Best 8 California Tamale Pie Crockpot Recipes

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**A Culinary Journey to California: Discover Tamale Pie and More with Our Diverse Recipes**

Embark on a culinary adventure to the vibrant state of California, where flavors blend and cultures converge. Among California's culinary treasures is the beloved Tamale Pie, a hearty and comforting dish that weaves together the essence of Mexican and American cuisines. This article presents a collection of diverse recipes that explore the versatility of Tamale Pie and showcase the culinary wonders of California.

1. **Classic California Tamale Pie:** Experience the timeless tradition of Tamale Pie with this classic recipe, featuring a flavorful filling of seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, and zesty enchilada sauce, all nestled beneath a golden crust of cornbread.

2. **Vegetarian Tamale Pie:** Indulge in a meatless rendition of Tamale Pie that celebrates the bounty of vegetables. Roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms join forces with black beans and corn, creating a vibrant and satisfying filling, topped with a fluffy cornbread crust.

3. **Chicken Tamale Pie:** Savor the succulent flavors of chicken in this delectable Tamale Pie variation. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a savory blend of spices and salsa, accompanied by a medley of vegetables. The cornbread crust adds a delightful crunch to each bite.

4. **Sweet Potato Black Bean Tamale Pie:** Embrace the wholesome goodness of sweet potatoes and black beans in this unique Tamale Pie recipe. Sweet potato and black beans unite in a hearty filling, complemented by a zesty enchilada sauce and a crispy cornbread crust.

5. **Green Chile Tamale Pie:** Experience the fiery side of California cuisine with this Green Chile Tamale Pie. Hatch green chiles bring a vibrant heat to the filling, which also boasts succulent ground beef, sweet corn, and a blend of aromatic spices. The cornbread crust provides a perfect balance to the spicy filling.

6. **Slow Cooker Tamale Pie:** Create a fuss-free feast with this Slow Cooker Tamale Pie. Simply combine all the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it work its magic. The result is a tender and flavorful Tamale Pie that effortlessly feeds a crowd.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CROCK POT CALIFORNIA TAMALE PIE



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Make and share this Crock Pot California Tamale Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pebbles4ann

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 cups milk
1 egg
1 lb ground beef (browned)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
16 ounces tomatoes
1/4 cup onion (diced)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
16 ounces corn (drained)
2 1/4 ounces black olives
1 cup cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Mix cornmeal, milk, and egg. Then add ground beef, tomatoes, onion, chili mix, seasoning salt, corn, and olives.
  • Pour into crock pot. Cook on high for 3 - 4 hours. Sprinkle cheese over top. Cook 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.3, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 115, Sodium 323.3, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5, Protein 26.4

SLOW COOKER TAMALE PIE



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This is a simple tamale pie recipe that tastes very similar to authentic tamales without all the work! I sometimes double this recipe and make it in a large slow cooker. This recipe is a big hit with my husband. Serve with various toppings such as sour cream, more cheese, salsa, green onions, tomatoes, etc.

Provided by Brandy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 5h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 (8.5 ounce) package corn bread/muffin mix
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the beef until it is browned, about 10 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain the beef, and place it into the slow cooker. Stir in the kidney beans, enchilada sauce, and garlic powder.
  • In a bowl, combine the corn bread mix with milk, egg, and butter, and stir until just mixed. Stir in the Cheddar cheese. Spoon the corn bread mixture over the beef mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Set the cooker to Low, cover, and cook until the corn bread topping is cooked through and set, about 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1056.9 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SLOW-COOKER TAMALE PIE



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Traditional tamales get a new wrap--golden corn muffin mix bakes in the slow cooker on top of the tamale filling.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups Progresso™ red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), drained, rinsed
1 can (10 ounces) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1 pouch (6.5 ounces) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
1 can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained
1/4 cup sour cream
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in beans and enchilada sauce.
  • Place beef mixture in 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. In medium bowl, stir cornbread mix, milk, margarine and egg just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Stir cheese and chiles into batter. Spoon over beef mixture in slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until toothpick inserted in center of cornbread comes out clean. Serve with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 7 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1310 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

CALIFORNIA TAMALE PIE



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Make and share this California Tamale Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Meat

Time 4h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef, browned
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 cups milk
1 egg, beaten
1 (1 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 lb canned tomato, cut up
1 lb whole kernel corn, drained
2 1/2 ounces sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Stir together cornmeal, milk, and egg. Add rest of ingredients, except cheese. Pour into crock pot, cover and cook on high 3-4 hours. Sprinkle cheese over top, cover and cook another 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.5, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 169.1, Sodium 985.1, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 6, Protein 40.2

TAMALE PIE FOR THE CROCK POT



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Make and share this Tamale Pie for the Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JillAZ

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb Italian sausage, remove from casings
2 onions, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ketchup
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup beef stock
1 1/2 cups corn kernels
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1 egg, beaten
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, not drained

Steps:

  • Preheat crock pot to high.
  • In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage in oil, until crumbled and no longer pink.
  • Put meat in slow cooker reserving 1 T. of the liquid from the pan.
  • Add reserved oil, onions, carrots and celery to the pan. Cook and stir until softened. Add jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add ketchup and refried beans an stir well. Add stock and corn and bring to a boil. Pour over meats in slow cooker and stir well to combine.
  • To make the topping:.
  • Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Mix butter, egg and milk together and pour into dry ingredients. Stir just to blend.
  • Fold in cheese and green chilies.
  • spread over meat mixture in the crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • Topping will rise and get crusty and the meat will be bubbly and hot.
  • Serve with a green salad for an easy meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.2, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 124.5, Sodium 2023.2, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 10.8, Protein 36.2

SLOW COOKER TAMALE PIE



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Canned beans and cornbread muffin mix speed up the prep on this crowd-pleasing main dish that's perfect for busy evenings and carry-in dinners. -Jill Pokrivka, York, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
2 large eggs
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Sour cream and additional minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cumin, salt, chili powder and pepper. , Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker; stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onions and cilantro. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through., In a small bowl, combine muffin mix and eggs; spoon over meat mixture. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1066mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CALIFORNIA TAMALE PIE (CROCKPOT)



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Tamale Pie and made in a Crockpot? Need I say more? Oh yes i do....Yum!

Provided by Sandy Williams

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef, browned
3/4 c yellow corn meal
1 1/2 c milk
1 egg, beaten
1 pkg chili seasoning mix
1 Tbsp seasoned salt
1 lb can tomatoes, cut up
1 can(s) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can(s) 2¼ oz. sliced ripe black olives, drained
1 c cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Stir together cornmeal, milk and egg. Add rest of ingredients, except cheese. Pour into crock pot, cover, cook on high 3 to 4 hours. Sprinkle cheese over top, cover and cook another 5 minutes.

CROCK POT BEEF TAMALE PIE



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I love that this recipe calls for the corn muffin mix so that you don't have to wrestle around trying to find your cornbread recipe. Where the recipe calls for enchilada sauce, feel free to use your own or your favorite.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
10 ounces enchilada sauce (canned or fresh)
1 (6 ounce) package corn muffin mix
1/3 cup milk (for muffin mix)
2 tablespoons oil (for muffin mix)
1 egg (for muffin mix)
1 cup colby cheese, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, undrained
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup your favorite salsa
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a non-stick skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is cooked.
  • Drain thoroughly and stir in the drained kidney beans and enchilada sauce.
  • Pour into a 4-5 quart crock pot.
  • In a large bowl, mix together corn muffin mix, milk, oil and egg just until combined.
  • Next, add cheese and chiles, including the liquid from the chile can.
  • Spoon over beef in crock pot.
  • Cover crock pot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the corn bread mixture comes out clean. In small bowl combine sour cream, salsa and cilantro; serve with pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786.6, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 169.8, Sodium 1743.1, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 15.3, Protein 42.7

Tips:

  • Use a slow cooker for convenience. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
  • Choose your favorite ground meat. Beef, turkey, or chicken can all be used in this recipe.
  • Don't skimp on the spices. The chili powder, cumin, and oregano add lots of flavor to this dish.
  • Use a variety of beans. Black beans, pinto beans, and corn are all classic tamale pie ingredients, but you can also add other beans, such as kidney beans or white beans.
  • Don't forget the masa harina. This cornmeal-based flour is what gives tamale pie its signature texture.
  • Top with your favorite toppings. Shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa are all great options.

Conclusion:

This easy-to-make California tamale pie is a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch. With its simple ingredients and versatile flavor, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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