Tamale Pie
Tamale pie is a delightful comfort food that combines seasoned ground meat, black beans, and corn, all topped with a fluffy cornbread crust. This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, offering a satisfying blend of flavors and textures. With its savory filling and golden topping, tamale pie is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings everyone together around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat (5-7 minutes). Add taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes; heat through.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, milk, eggs, and olive oil until smooth.
- Spread the meat mixture in the baking dish and pour cornbread batter on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg