Best 6 Crock Pot Beef Tamale Pie Recipes

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Discover a delightful culinary journey with our Crock-Pot Beef Tamale Pie, a harmonious blend of Mexican and American flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty dish features a layer of savory ground beef filling, smothered in a rich enchilada sauce, and topped with a layer of fluffy cornbread. It's a perfect meal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or casual gatherings, offering a delightful fusion of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more.

This comprehensive recipe guide provides step-by-step instructions to create this mouthwatering dish, along with variations and helpful tips to ensure success. Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the process of preparing the flavorful ground beef filling, the zesty enchilada sauce, and the light and fluffy cornbread topping.

In addition to the classic Crock-Pot Beef Tamale Pie recipe, we present a collection of equally enticing variations to suit every palate. Explore the tantalizing flavors of our Green Chile Beef Tamale Pie, featuring roasted green chiles for a spicy kick, or indulge in the vegetarian delight of our Black Bean and Corn Tamale Pie, a hearty and flavorful meatless option.

For those seeking a more traditional experience, our Tamale Pie with Masa Dough offers an authentic take on this classic dish, using masa dough for a truly authentic flavor and texture. And for those who love a cheesy twist, our Cheesy Tamale Pie is sure to satisfy, with a generous layer of melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese melted cheese.

Let your taste buds rejoice as you explore the diverse flavors and textures of our Crock-Pot Beef Tamale Pie and its variations. With this collection of recipes, you'll have a go-to dish for any occasion, whether it's a casual weeknight dinner or a special gathering with friends and family.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CROCK POT TAMALE PIE



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I always enjoy food with a Mexican flavor and this one sure hit the spot! As a big ol' bonus, it's also a cinch to prepare. Try spraying the inside of the crock-pot with cooking spray when you begin so that you're sure to get every last bit out of the pot when it's cooked!

Provided by Bobbi Jo Woods

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
1 onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1 pkg taco seasoning
15 oz canned kidney beans, drained
1 6 oz. pkg corn muffin mix
1/3 c milk
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 egg
1 c shredded colby (or co-jack, monterey jack) cheese
1 4 oz. can chopped green chiles, UNDRAINED
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 c salsa
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In nonstick skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is just cooked (don't brown too much). Break up meat into smaller bits.
  • 2. Add taco or chili seasoning mix and water (just enough to moisten), and stir until seasoning is mixed throughout. Stir in drained kidney beans, and pour mixture into 4-5 quart crockpot.
  • 3. (you can probably do some of this while meat is cooking in the skillet) In large bowl, mix together corn muffin mix, milk, butter and egg just until combined. Fold the cheese and chiles (including the liquid from them) into the corn muffin battter, then spoon mixture over the beef in crockpot.
  • 4. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the corn bread mixture comes out clean. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, salsa, and cilantro; serve with pie.

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

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

BEEF TAMALE PIE



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

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h42m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1 1/2 cups green onions, chopped (tops and bottoms)
1 cup chunky salsa
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups jalapeno pepper cheese
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon crushed oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 9 or 10 inch spring form pan.
  • In medium saucepan, combine broth, corn meal, garlic powder, paprika and olive oil.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low, simmer until very thick, stirring constantly.
  • Spoon into prepared pan.
  • With back of spoon, press mixture up sides of pan to form a 1 1/2 inch rim.
  • Set aside.
  • Brown ground beef and onion together, drain.
  • Reserve 1 cup of meat mixture for topping.
  • Add 1/2 cup salsa, chili powder, cumin and red pepper.
  • Simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese.
  • Spoon evenly into prepared crust.
  • Top with remaining 1/2 cup salsa, olives, 1/2 cup cheese and 1 cup meat mixture.
  • Sprinkle with oregano.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.3, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 58.7, Sodium 667.5, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2, Protein 20.1

SLOW COOKER TAMALE PIE



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Categories     Dinner

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (15.25 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained)
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
2 green onions (diced)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 (8.5 ounce) package Jiffy cornbread mix
2 eggs
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain excess grease.
  • Stir in the cumin, salt, chili powder and pepper.
  • Transfer to a 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 near the center comes out clean.
  • Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 511 kcal, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 2067 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 35 mg

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use pre-made tamale dough or masa harina mix.
  • If you don't have a crock pot, you can cook the beef mixture in a large pot over medium heat until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened.
  • For a spicier tamale pie, add a teaspoon of chili powder or diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
  • You can also add other vegetables to the beef mixture, such as corn, black beans, or bell peppers.
  • To make the tamale pie ahead of time, cook the beef mixture and tamale dough according to the recipe. Then, assemble the tamale pie and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake the tamale pie according to the recipe instructions.

Conclusion:

Crock-Pot Beef Tamale Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the tamale dough is moist and fluffy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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