Feast your taste buds on a tantalizing culinary fusion that brings together the flavors of traditional tamales and the comforting warmth of cornbread. This Cornbread-Topped Tamale Pie is a delightful casserole that combines the best of both worlds. Layers of savory tamale filling, made with tender shredded chicken, a blend of spices, and a rich tomato sauce, are nestled beneath a golden-brown cornbread crust. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, with the moist tamale filling complemented by the crumbly cornbread topping. This hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for a cozy family meal or a potluck gathering. Elevate your culinary skills with our easy-to-follow recipe that guides you through each step, ensuring a perfect Cornbread-Topped Tamale Pie every time.
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CORNBREAD TAMALE PIE
This recipe came to The Times in a 2006 magazine article about the 75th anniversary edition of The Joy of Cooking, the soup-to-nuts cookbook found on practically every home cook's shelf since its first publication in 1931. Like many of the book's beloved recipes, this dish is a crowd-pleasing, homespun classic that is incredibly simple to put together. First, make a quick chili of beef, black beans, corn, green pepper and onion seasoned with chile power and cumin. Spread that in a baking dish, top with a simple cornbread batter and pop it into the oven. In about a half hour: tamale pie. Serve with hot sauce, a dollop of sour cream and a few slices of avocado. If you're trying to eat less red meat, ground turkey or chicken would make a fine substitute for the beef.
Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Grease a 3-quart high-sided casserole dish with cooking spray. In a large skillet, saute the beef and onion over medium-high heat until the meat is brown and the onion translucent, about 10 minutes. Then add the beans, corn, tomato sauce, broth, bell pepper (if using), chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and teaspoon salt. In a small bowl whisk together the egg, milk and oil until combined. Whisk the milk mixture into the flour mixture until combined. Spread the meat mixture into the casserole dish and cover with the corn bread topping. The topping will disappear into the meat mixture but will rise during baking and form a layer of corn bread. Bake until the corn bread is brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 445, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 678 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 1 gram
OLD SCHOOL TAMALE PIE WITH THE BEST CORNBREAD TOPPING
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 971 kcal, Carbohydrate 97 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 49 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Sodium 1923 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 61 g, UnsaturatedFat 21 g
CORNBREAD TOPPED TAMALE PIE
This is a quick, hearty comfort dish which is easy to make. It tastes like tamales, without the work! I am always asked for the recipe wherever I make it. You can make the meat mixture ahead of time, and just do the cornbread when you are ready to bake.
Provided by Chicago Girl
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix corn bread mix, egg, and milk and let set.
- Brown ground beef in 1 cup water for fine crumbles. Drain and rinse fat.
- Mix all non-cornbread ingredients.
- Spray or grease an 8x8 pan.
- Spread all of meat mixture in pan.
- Carefully pour cornbread on top.
- Bake 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until a toothpick in the cornbread's center is clean.
CORNBREAD TAMALE PIE
Try this Mexican-inspired chilli with cornbread topping. It takes a little effort, but it can be frozen for days when you need a comforting supper quick
Provided by Diana Henry
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a casserole over a medium-high heat and fry the beef mince until browned all over - you may need to do this in batches. Transfer the browned mince to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Add the chorizo to the pan and brown all over for a few minutes, then add to the bowl with the mince.
- Add the onions and peppers to the pan and fry over a medium heat until the onions are golden and the peppers are soft, about 15 mins. Add the chillies, garlic, cumin and cinnamon, and cook for another couple of minutes.
- Return the beef and chorizo to the pan, then tip in the canned tomatoes, drained black beans, stock and tomato purée. Bring to just under the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the sugar, lime juice and some seasoning. Cover slightly, leaving just a little opening on one side for steam to escape, and cook for 50 mins, stirring occasionally. In the last 10 mins of cooking time, stir in the coriander and hot sauce, and a little more seasoning. The chilli should be thick but not dry - if it's too dry, splash in some water. Spoon into a roughly 1.5-litre pie dish or deep baking dish. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
- To make the cornbread topping, mix together the cornmeal or polenta, flour, a large pinch of salt, the sugar, chillies, spring onions and coriander. Mix the milk, butter and eggs together in a jug. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry, then add the sweetcorn and cheese. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix, then spoon in dollops over the surface of the chilli. At this stage, the pie can be frozen. Leave to cool completely first, then wrap in a layer of baking parchment followed by a double layer of foil. Will keep in the freezer for up to two months.
- Bake for 25 mins until a skewer inserted into the cornbread (being careful not to go through to the chilli) comes out clean. To bake from frozen, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Unwrap the pie and bake for 1 hr-1 hr 10 mins, or until the filling is piping hot and the topping is cooked through. If the top starts to get too dark, cover with foil.
- When you're almost ready to serve, put the avocado in a serving bowl, squeeze over the lime juice, then add the coriander leaves and gently toss together. Serve alongside the pie with some soured cream or Greek yogurt, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 928 calories, Fat 49 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 56 grams protein, Sodium 2.7 milligram of sodium
JIFFY CORN BREAD MIX TAMALE PIE
This recipe is from my starving student college days. Its simple, quick and another cheap eats. Everyone still loves this recipe including kids. Enjoy!
Provided by kmergirl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix cornbread according to package directions. Cook ground beef and drain fat. Add, taco seasoning mix and water according to package. Add tomato sauce. Cook until slightly thickened. Pour meat mixture in a 8x8 cassarole dish. Add layer of grated cheese and then spread the cornbread mixture on top spreading it to the edges of the pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until brown.
- Optional: serve with sour cream and taco sauce.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh corn, tomatoes, and peppers will give your tamale pie the best flavor. If you can't find fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but be sure to drain it well before using.
- Don't overcook the meat: The ground beef or turkey should be cooked until it is no longer pink, but not overcooked, or it will become tough.
- Season the meat well: Use a variety of spices to season the meat, such as chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. You can also add a bit of heat with cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
- Use a good quality cornbread mix: The cornbread topping is an important part of this dish, so be sure to use a good quality mix. You can also make your own cornbread from scratch if you prefer.
- Bake the tamale pie until the cornbread topping is golden brown: This will ensure that the cornbread is cooked through and that the pie is heated all the way through.
Conclusion:
Cornbread-topped tamale pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and flavorful pie that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give cornbread-topped tamale pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh corn, tomatoes, and peppers will give your tamale pie the best flavor. If you can't find fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but be sure to drain it well before using.
- Don't overcook the meat: The ground beef or turkey should be cooked until it is no longer pink, but not overcooked, or it will become tough.
- Season the meat well: Use a variety of spices to season the meat, such as chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. You can also add a bit of heat with cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
- Use a good quality cornbread mix: The cornbread topping is an important part of this dish, so be sure to use a good quality mix. You can also make your own cornbread from scratch if you prefer.
- Bake the tamale pie until the cornbread topping is golden brown: This will ensure that the cornbread is cooked through and that the pie is heated all the way through.
Conclusion:
Cornbread-topped tamale pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and flavorful pie that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give cornbread-topped tamale pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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