Best 5 Beef And Cheese Tamale Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our enticing Beef and Cheese Tamale Pie, a delectable dish that weaves together the flavors of classic tamales and a hearty shepherd's pie. This recipe offers a unique twist on traditional tamales, presenting them in a casserole form with a golden-brown cornbread crust. The filling boasts a savory blend of seasoned ground beef, a medley of vegetables, and gooey cheese, wrapped in a layer of soft and fluffy masa dough. Discover this recipe and more delightful variations, including a vegetarian option featuring black beans and sweet potatoes, a spicy rendition with chorizo and poblano peppers, and a flavorful chicken and corn tamale pie. Each recipe promises an explosion of flavors and textures, making them perfect for casual family dinners or special gatherings.

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EASY TAMALE PIE



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Try this savory, Southwestern-style family recipe for a quick, simple, all-in-one tamale pie.

Provided by Quinn Floch

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
½ pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup milk
½ cup yellow cornmeal
2 eggs
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter an 8-inch baking or casserole dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in corn, tomatoes, oil, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  • Combine milk, cornmeal, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in meat mixture. Mix in olives. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 50 to 60 minutes; mixture should not be mushy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 656.6 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

TAMALE PIE



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Tamale Pie is made with seasoned ground beef and topped with homemade cornbread and cheese. It's a simple dinner casserole that's big on flavor.

Provided by Kristin Maxwell

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onion (about ½ of a small onion)
15 ounce can diced tomatoes (drained (or 15 oz can tomato sauce))
1 cup frozen corn
4 ounce can chopped ripe olives (drained)
4 ounce can chopped green chilies (drained)
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 eggs
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
fresh chopped chives or parsley for garnish if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9"x9" baking dish or 10-inch oven safe skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion and cook until beef is browned and no longer pink, stirring often. Drain any grease from the pan.
  • To the beef, stir in tomatoes, corn, olives, chiles, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened; about 10 minutes. Pour the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium sized bowl, stir together the cornmeal, milk, sugar and eggs just until combined. Mixture will be thin. Spread evenly over the beef mixture in the pan, then top evenly with the cheese.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated 350 degree oven for 40-50 minutes. Top should be golden brown and the sauce should be bubbling up on the sides.
  • Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream and sliced green onions if desired.
  • Top individual servings with sour cream and parsley or chives for garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Sodium 815 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TAMALE PIE



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Tamale Pie features a zesty, flavorful ground beef filling with a delicious baked topping made of masa. The result is an easy dinner that tastes amazingly like a beef tamale and can easily be made gluten-free!

Provided by Samantha Skaggs

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound lean ground beef
Salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup beef broth OR stock
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper powder (optional (more or less, to taste))
1 (4-ounce) can mild diced green chiles
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey jack cheese (DIVIDED)
2 cups masa harina flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter (melted & cooled)
1 1/2 cups milk (at room temperature)
1 egg (at room temperature)
sour cream, salsa, pico de gallo, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, diced onion, chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • With rack in center position, preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 2.5-quart baking dish (mine was 10.5- by 7.5-inches) or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Set a large skillet, sauté pan, pot, or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking apart and stirring as the meat cooks. Drain grease and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove cooked beef to a separate plate or bowl and return the pot to the stove.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add olive oil and minced garlic; stir for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Whisk in flour and stir continuously for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in beef broth and then tomato sauce, followed by chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic salt, onion powder, dried oregano, and chipotle chile pepper powder (if using), to taste.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce to a low simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for a couple minutes or until thickened. Turn off the heat.
  • Stir the cooked ground beef into the sauce as well as the diced green chiles and 1 CUP of the shredded cheese. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the melted butter, milk, egg, and the remaining ½-cup of shredded cheese until all ingredients are just combined. The mixture will be extremely thick.
  • Dollop the masa mixture over the beef mixture in the baking dish and spread to the edges, covering completely. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and tests done with a toothpick inserted in the center. Serve immediately, plain or topped with your favorite garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 1134 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD-SCHOOL TAMALE PIE



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Delicious, old-school, comfort food, this tamale pie recipe is perfect for fall or winter nights.

Provided by Aymee

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup frozen corn
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cornmeal
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, olives, chili powder, garlic, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper into the skillet. Bring to a low boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and continue to simmer until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Heat milk, butter, sugar, and salt for topping in a large saucepan over medium heat until butter has melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in cornmeal a little at a time, stirring vigorously with each addition, until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Drizzle in beaten eggs slowly, stirring vigorously until combined. Pour mixture over filling in the prepared dish, smoothing evenly over the surface.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow pie to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 709.8 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

BEEF AND CHEESE TAMALE PIE



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This festive casserole is perfect for the holidays. It feeds a crowd and kids love it. This is the next best thing to the traditional tamales.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 (14 ounce) canned stewed tomatoes
2 cups fresh corn kernels or 2 cups frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack pepper cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups yellow cornmeal
2 cups cold water
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
3 tablespoons heavy cream (can use light)
1/2 cup canned diced tomato, drained
sour cream (optional)
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives (optional)

Steps:

  • To prepare beef filling, combine onion, ground beef, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and chili powder in a large skillet; sauté until beef is browned.
  • Add tomatoes and corn and heat through. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish.
  • To prepare cornmeal batter, combine chicken broth and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Whisk together cornmeal and cold water until smooth. While broth is boiling, add cornmeal mixture all at once, whisking constantly. Stir over medium heat until thick and boiling. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until the consistency of mashed potatoes. Stir in yogurt and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Spread about two-thirds of the cornmeal batter in casserole. Add beef filling. Top with 1 cup pepper Jack and 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Spoon on remaining cornmeal batter and smooth with a spatula.
  • To make the toppings, stir yogurt and cream together in a small bowl. Spoon lines of yogurt mixture and diced tomatoes across top. Sprinkle remaining cheeses over top.
  • Place casserole dish on top of a large baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes; cover with foil and bake 30 minutes longer. Let stand 20 minutes before serving. Serve with sour cream and black olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.2, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 85.2, Sodium 882.8, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 7, Protein 29.1

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your tamale pie a more complex flavor. A good combination is cheddar, Monterey Jack, and pepper Jack cheese.
  • Don't overcook the beef. Otherwise, it will become tough and dry. Cook it just until it is browned and no longer pink in the center.
  • Use a good quality cornbread mix. This will make a big difference in the taste of your tamale pie. Look for a mix that is made with stone-ground cornmeal.
  • Be careful not to overmix the cornbread batter. Overmixing will make the batter tough. Just mix it until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the tamale pie until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Beef and cheese tamale pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With its combination of savory beef, cheesy cornbread, and spicy chili sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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