Two-Bean Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Two-Bean Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced); 3/4 cup white onion (chopped); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and slightly mashed); 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and slightly mashed); 1 (6 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (undrained); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped *or fresh parsley)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced)
3/4 cup white onion (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and slightly mashed)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and slightly mashed)
1 (6 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (undrained)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped *or fresh parsley)

1
Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3
In a medium skillet, heat oil, and saute the bell pepper, onion,and garlic, over a med-low heat, until tender.
4
Add the drained and slightly mashed, kidney and pinto beans.
5
Stir in the V-8, the diced green chiles,the chili powder, and the cumin.
6
Heat through, about 3 minutes.
7
Spoon the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish.
8
Prepare the corn muffin mix as per package directions, stirring in the cheese and the cilantro (*or parsley).
9
Pour the cornbread mixture evenly over the top of the bean mixture.
10
Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
11
If desired, garnish or serve with Salsa and/or Sour cream.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced), 3/4 cup white onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tablespoon cooking oil, and more.

Yes, Two-Bean 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.

Two-Bean Tamale Pie

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