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Tamale Pie is actually not anything like a pie. It's really a Mexican inspired casserole. Fresh, warm, homemade cornbread gets baked on top of a melted cheese layer with a slighty spicy beef and bean mixture on the bottom. It's so simple to put together. We actually went through our cabinets one night and came up with this recipe with what we had on hand. We use chunky salsa, so there's no chopping veggies. You can't lose with this recipe. It's easy, filling and of course, delicious! We make this for dinner about once a month.

Tamale Pie

  • Yield: 12
  • Prep Time: 30 min
  • Cooking Time: 45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean hamburger meat
  • 1 packet or ¼ cup taco seasoning
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
  • 2 cups chunky salsa
  • 1 (8oz.) brick of sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup yellow corn meal
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • sour cream for topping, if desired
  • green onion, chopped for topping, if desired

Preparation

  1. Cook ground beef in large fry pan on stove until browned. Drain extra grease. Add taco seasoning and water. Let cook about 5 minutes to thicken.
  2. Add beans and salsa to ground beef. Stir. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over top of meat/bean mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, corn meal, sugar, salt and baking powder. Stir in milk, oil and egg. Mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour corn meal batter over cheese in the 9x13 baking dish. Spread it out evenly without disturbing the cheese or meat layer beneath.
  5. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 35-45 mins. or until cornbread layer on top is golden brown and cooked through. Let cool slightly before serving. Add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle chopped green onion on top of each serving, if desired.

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