Tamale Pie

Tamale Pie is a comfort food classic with beef, corn, and tomatoes topped with a cornbread crust.

EASY TAMALE PIE RECIPE

This is a Mexican meal that is the ultimate comfort food and a family favorite. The meat mixture is seasoned with tomatoes, enchilada sauce, corn, and black olives.

INGREDIENTS

• BEEF
• ONION
• GARLIC
• DICED TOMATOES
• WHOLE KERNEL CORN – Corn adds a little sweetness. You could also add a can of black beans to bulk it up.
• ENCHILADA SAUCE – I like to use mild but if you like a little more spice use a medium heat version. I tried tomato sauce and tomato paste but the enchilada sauce just had the best flavor.
• GREEN CHILES
• OLIVES
• CHILI POWDER
• GROUND CUMIN
• SHREDDED CHEESE
• CORNMEAL – You can find corn flour next to the flour at the grocery store.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE A CORNBREAD MIX?

Yes, the cornbread topping in a traditional tamale pie is a bit more dense than a corn muffin mix but can be used.

And of course the toppings make this dish!

OTHER MEXICAN RECIPES:

• Chicken Tamale Casserole
• One-Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice
• Pico De Gallo
• One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta
• One-Pan Chicken Tortilla Bake
• Mini Chicken Chimichangas
• One-Pan Beef Burrito Skillet
• Baked Chicken Chimichangas
• Mini Burritos
• Cheesy Bean Salsa Chicken

Tamale Pie

5 from 6 votes

Tamale Pie is a delicious recipe with the flavor of tamales that the entire family loves

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Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 45 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef
• 3/4 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced olives, drained
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

CORNMEAL TOPPING:

• 2 cups cornmeal
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
• In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until the beef is no longer pink. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Drain.
• Add the tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, green chiles, olives, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for about 5 minutes until liquid has reduced. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour in the prepared baking dish.
• For the cornmeal topping: Combine all the ingredients and stir well. Pour over beef mixture.
• Bake for 35-45 minutes or until cornmeal mixture is firm. Top with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, or pico de gallo. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Cuisine: Mexican

Course: All Recipes, Main Course, Main Dishes

Author: Christy Denney