Description
Texas Tamale Pie is a savory, comforting dish that combines the flavors of a traditional tamale in an easy-to-make casserole. With seasoned ground beef, black beans, cornmeal, and gooey cheddar cheese, this dish is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Layer:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: Add black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Make the Cornmeal Mixture: Mix cornmeal, milk, and egg until smooth.
- Assemble: Grease a baking dish. Layer cornmeal, beef mixture, and remaining cornmeal. Top with cheese and olives.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite toppings like jalapenos or sour cream.
- This tamale pie freezes well, making it a great make-ahead meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Texas Tamale Pie, Tamale Pie Recipe, Tex-Mex Casserole
