Turkey Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Turkey Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salad oil; 3/4 pound ground lean turkey; 1 cup thinly sliced green onions; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 jar (14 oz.) spaghetti sauce; 1 can (15 oz.) black beans or kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup milk; 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies; 1 package (8 1/2 oz.) cornbread mix; 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat jack cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon salad oil
3/4 pound ground lean turkey
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 jar (14 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 can (15 oz.) black beans or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies
1 package (8 1/2 oz.) cornbread mix
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat jack cheese (optional)

1
Place oil in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat. Crumble turkey into pan. Add onions. Cook and stir until onions are limp, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add 3/4 cup water, spaghetti sauce, and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Meanwhile, in a bowl, lightly beat together egg and milk. Stir in chilies and cornbread mix.
3
Pour hot turkey mixture into a shallow 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle cheese over turkey mixture. Spread cornbread batter evenly over cheese. Bake, uncovered, in a 375u00b0 oven until cornbread topping is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Scoop out servings with a spoon.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon salad oil, 3/4 pound ground lean turkey, 1 cup thinly sliced green onions, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 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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