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Tamale Pie Recipe with Cornmeal

Tamale Pie Recipe with Cornmeal

This Tamale Pie recipe with cornmeal is a hearty Tex-Mex comfort dish that can be prepared ahead of time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course casserole
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 8 servings
Calories 308 kcal

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • heavy pan
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 3 cups celery, diced
  • 2 cups onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 28 ounces tomatoes, diced
  • 20 ounces tomatoes and chiles 2 cans of Rotel
  • 2 cups corn thawed if frozen
  • 15 ounces Ranch style beans or pinto beans
  • 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground chipotle
  • 5 cups water
  • 1.5 cups cornmeal
  • 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, grated divided use

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425F.
  • Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish or spray with cooking spray.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the celery and onion until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, tomatoes, corn, and beans – simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the cilantro if desired.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy pan, add beef, and cook until done.
  • Add the chili powder, salt, pepper, and chipotle.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Blend 1 cup of water with the cornmeal.
  • Bring the remaining water to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Stir in the cornmeal and cook, stirring constantly, until very thick.
  • Spread half of the cornmeal mixture on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Add the meat and spread to cover.
  • Top with the tomato mixture.
  • Top with 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese.
  • Cover with the remaining cornmeal mixture.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer. Substitute cooked chicken, turkey, or pork for ground beef if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 14gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 851mgPotassium: 852mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1325IUVitamin C: 25.2mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 2.9mg
Keyword casserole, Comfort Food, Cornmeal, easy recipe, Hearty, Tamale Pie
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