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Texas Tamale Pie

Irresistible Texas Tamale Pie Recipe in Just 45 Minutes


  • Author: Emily Parker
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A hearty Tex-Mex dish combining savory ground beef, beans, and corn with a spicy sauce, topped with a golden cornbread crust. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1-2 Jalapeno Peppers, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 cups Red Salsa
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
  • 2 boxes Jiffy cornbread Mix
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2/3 cup Milk
  • Sour Cream, for garnish
  • Chopped Tomatoes or pico de gallo, for garnish
  • Cilantro, for garnish
  • Guacamole, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion, garlic, and jalapenos to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in chipotle chili powder, paprika, salt, cumin, and black pepper.
  5. Pour in red salsa and enchilada sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Mix in black beans and corn. Transfer filling to a baking dish.
  7. Combine cornbread mix, eggs, and milk in a bowl. Spread over the filling.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cornbread is golden brown.
  9. Garnish with sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro, and guacamole before serving.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef for less grease.
  • Adjust jalapenos for more or less heat.
  • Substitute canned beans with freshly cooked ones if preferred.
  • Let the pie cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Texas tamale pie, Tex-Mex, ground beef, cornbread, easy dinner