Turkey Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Turkey Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground turkey; Salt; 1/4 cup chili powder, divided; 3 cups salsa; 2 4-ounce cans diced green chilies; 2 16-ounce cans pinto beans, undrained (mash 1 can of the beans); 2 2.25-ounce cans sliced black olives, drained; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 2 cups yellow cornmeal; 2 tsps. salt; 2 cups (8 ounces) grated sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground turkey
Salt
1/4 cup chili powder, divided
3 cups salsa
2 4-ounce cans diced green chilies
2 16-ounce cans pinto beans, undrained (mash 1 can of the beans)
2 2.25-ounce cans sliced black olives, drained
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 cups yellow cornmeal
2 tsps. salt
2 cups (8 ounces) grated sharp cheddar cheese

1
Heat two 12-inch ovenproof skillets or a large, heavy roasting pan (at least 14-by-10 inches) over two burners set at medium-high heat. Add turkey, lightly season with salt and cook, stirring, until it loses its raw color. Stir in 3 Tbs. of the chili powder, then the salsa, green chilies, beans, olives and 1/2 cup cilantro; simmer for about 5 minutes. (Meat can be made two days ahead; reheat before proceeding.)
2
Bring 6 cups of water, cornmeal, remaining 1 Tb. chili powder and 2 tsps. of salt to boil in a large pot, whisking frequently, until mixture thickens to mush consistency (like grits).
3
Pour mush over hot meat mixture, spreading with a spatula to completely cover. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining cilantro.
4
Adjust oven rack to middle position and turn on broiler. Broil tamale pie (s) until cheese melts and mush gets crusty, about 5 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes; serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground turkey, Salt, 1/4 cup chili powder, divided, 3 cups salsa, and more.

Yes, Turkey Tamale Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Turkey Tamale Pie

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