Irresistible Texas Tamale Pie Recipe in Just 45 Minutes
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
- 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
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- ½ 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
- ⅔ cup Milk
- Sour Cream for garnish
- Chopped Tomatoes or pico de gallo for garnish
- Cilantro for garnish
- Guacamole for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, garlic, and jalapenos to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in chipotle chili powder, paprika, salt, cumin, and black pepper.
- Pour in red salsa and enchilada sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in black beans and corn. Transfer filling to a baking dish.
- Combine cornbread mix, eggs, and milk in a bowl. Spread over the filling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cornbread is golden brown.
- 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.