Texas Tamale Pie Recipe
Texas Tamale Pie is a hearty, Tex-Mex inspired casserole that combines ground beef, beans, and flavorful spices, all topped with a cornmeal crust and melted cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for a cozy dinner with a Southwestern flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cornmeal Topping:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Additional Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, spices, and simmer.
- Prepare Cornmeal Topping: Mix cornmeal, milk, and egg until smooth.
- Assemble: Grease a baking dish and layer cornmeal mixture, beef mixture, and remaining cornmeal mixture. Top with cheese and olives.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Serve: Let cool, garnish with cilantro, and slice before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding jalapenos for extra heat or bell peppers for more veggies.
- This dish reheats well, making it great for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Texas Tamale Pie, Tex-Mex, Casserole, Ground Beef, Cornmeal Crust
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