Best 11 Meatless Tamale Pie Recipes

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Seeking a delectable and wholesome meatless meal? Look no further than the versatile tamale pie. This hearty dish, rooted in Native American cuisine, features a delectable filling nestled in a golden cornbread crust. The filling, a symphony of flavors and textures, bursts with the goodness of tender vegetables, aromatic spices, and a touch of tangy sauce. Whether you're a staunch vegetarian, seeking a meatless Monday option, or simply craving a comforting and flavorful dish, this meatless tamale pie is a culinary delight that caters to all palates. Embark on a culinary journey with our carefully curated collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From traditional to contemporary, spicy to mild, our recipes showcase the versatility of tamale pie, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of flavors.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

TAMALE PIE RECIPE (VEGETARIAN!)



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This Vegetarian Tamale Pie starts with dressed up boxed cornbread mix, and then topped with Tex-Mex spiced Beyond Beef, cheese and whatever toppings you like. (Inspired by the Skillet Tamale Pie on An Affair From the Heart blog.)

Provided by The Wimpy Vegetarian

Categories     Vegetarian Dinner     vegetarian main

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 box Jiffy Corn Muffin mix (vegetarian version without the lard)
1 large egg
½ cup sour cream
½ cup creamed corn
¼ cup whole milk (ONLY FOR HIGH ALTITUDE BAKERS)
1 pound Beyond Beef
1 ½ cups diced onion (about 1 small onion)
4 ounce can diced green chiles, drained (or 1 jalapeño or serrano chile finely diced)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon kosher salt (or ¼ teaspoon table salt)
10 ounce can red enchilada sauce (or make your own )
4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
cilantro, pickled jalapeño slices, avocado, diced tomatoes, additional enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (or the toaster oven to 375˚F), and butter a ceramic baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the Cornbread ingredients. Mix well with a wooden spoon, and spread into a 9½"ceramic pie plate or 9" X 9" baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  • High Altitude Tip: Add 5 minutes onto the baking time.
  • While the cornbread bakes, break up the Beyond Beef in a large skillet. Add the onion and pepper. Sauté until the "meat" begins to brown (about 15 minutes), and then add the spices.
  • Continue to cook for another few minutes until the "meat" is crumbly and browned. Stir in 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce.
  • When the cornbread is done, remove from oven and poke holes all over the surface, about halfway down its thickness, using the round end of a wooden spoon.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce over the cornbread so that it runs across the surface and into the holes. Spoon the "meat" sauce over the surface of the cornbread. Top with cheese. Bake another 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are a little crispy.
  • Bake another 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are a little crispy.
  • Serve warm with garnishes.

QUICK AND EASY VEGETARIAN TAMALE PIE WITH BROWN BUTTER CORNBREAD CRUST RECIPE



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I've been on a tamale pie kick ever since updating my mom's classic recipe a couple months ago by adding a brown butter cornbread crust. Essentially an olive-packed chili baked underneath a sweet cornbread crust, it's one of the all-in-one comfort classics that never fails to bring big smiles and full bellies in its wake. This 100% vegetarian version is no different.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Lunch     Cornbread     Mains     Soups and Stews

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 33

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh corn kernels from 1 to 2 ears of corn
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 poblano pepper, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 Serrano pepper, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin (preferably from whole seeds)
1 teaspoon ground coriander (preferably from whole seeds)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1 cup pitted green olives, sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and coaresly crushed with your hand
4 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems, minced
For the Brown Butter Cornbread Crust:
6 talespoons unsalted butter
1 cup (about 5 ounces) fine yellow cornmeal
1 cup (about 5 ounces) all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
6 ounces (about 3/4 cup) sour cream
4 ounces (about 1/4 cup) cultured buttermilk
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1 red jalapeño pepper, finely minced
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 425°F. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven, or saucepan over high heat until lightly smoking. Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is well charred in spots, about 4 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, and poblano pepper, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until softened but not browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic, Serrano pepper, cumin, coriander, oregano, and chili powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add olives, soy sauce, tomatoes, black beans, and kidney beans. Bring to a simmer and adjust heat to maintain. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and fragrant, about 20 minutes. Stir in grated cheese, scallions, and cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • For the Brown Butter Cornbread Crust: Heat butter in a 12-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium heat until melted. Continue to cook, swirling pan gently until butter is nutty-smelling and solids are a toasty brown. Transfer to a heatproof cup or bowl and let rest until slightly cooler, about five minutes.
  • Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Combine eggs, sour cream, and buttermilk in a second bowl and whisk until homogenous. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in reserved browned butter. Whisk wet ingredients into dry ingredients until homogenous. Fold in scallions and jalapeño pepper.
  • Transfer bean mixture to a large cast iron skillet. Using a large spoon, place small dollops of the cornbread batter mixture on top of the bean filling, then use the back of the spoon to spread it into an even layer. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until pale golden brown and a skewer inserted into the cornbread comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool 15 minutes, then serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883 kcal, Carbohydrate 101 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fiber 19 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1779 mg, Sugar 21 g, Fat 44 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TAMALE VEGGIE PIE



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This warm and comforting "pie" has a thick and zippy filling and a moist, tender cornbread topping. It's an overall hearty dish for the season. Serve this with a side salad and some fruit for a great meatless meal. -Deb Perry, Bluffton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
TOPPING:
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl. Drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; add tomatoes and juice to onion mixture. , Stir in the beans, cheese, chiles, jalapeno, cumin and chili powder. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. , For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk together the egg, yogurt and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon over filling; gently spread to cover top. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and a toothpick inserted into topping comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

TAMALE PIE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon corn oil
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (85 percent lean)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups green or red enchilada sauce
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 cups self-rising cornmeal
2 1/2 to 3 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons corn oil
4 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, onions, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring and breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until the meat is brown and the onions are softened, about 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Stir in the enchilada sauce, beans, corn and cilantro and season with salt. Bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Add the cornmeal to a mixing bowl. Mix in the buttermilk and oil. You want the mixture to be thick but pourable. Stir in the scallions. Pour on top of the meat mixture in the skillet and spread in an even layer. Bake until the meat is bubbling and the cornbread is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

MEATLESS TAMALE PIE



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This is a recipe I like to make when we're out of meat, or just for something different as a main dish. I also serve this as a side dish with barbequed meat.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Beginner Cook

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
2 cups whole kernel corn
1/2 cup fine chopped green pepper
1 chopped onion
1 cup chopped tomato
1 (4 ounce) can sliced olives
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and add all other ingredients.
  • Pour into casserole and bake at 350 for 1 hour or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.3, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 118.3, Sodium 909.2, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4, Protein 8

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

VEGETARIAN TAMALE PIE



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

Provided by TishT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
1/2 cup boiling water
4 cups water
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup jalapeno jack cheese
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
6 tablespoons low-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes and boiling water; let stand 20 minutes.
  • Drain tomatoes in a sieve over a bowl; set aside, reserving 1 Tbs tomato-soaking liquid.
  • Combine 4 cups water, cornmeal, and salt in a large saucepan, and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Cook cornmeal mixture over medium heat 5 minutes or until mixture is thick, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  • Stir in cheese.
  • Pour half of cornmeal mixture into a lightly greased Pyrex pan, 13 x 9.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large skillet, saute onion in a little olive oil til onion is soft.
  • Add tomatoes, reserved tomato liquid, oregano, chili powder, beans, corn, and chiles, and cook 1 minute.
  • Spoon bean mixture evenly over cornmeal crust.
  • Drop remaining cornmeal mixture onto bean mixture.
  • Bake pie at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until set.
  • Serve pie with low-fat sour cream.

TAMALE PIE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (2 cups)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (15.5-ounce) can whole peeled plum tomatoes
1 cup fine cornmeal
3 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 jalapeno, minced
2 ears yellow corn, kernels and milk stripped from cobs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in middle position and preheat a 10-inch cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
  • Heat oil in pan. When oil shimmers, add onions, bell pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until vegetables are soft and golden in places, about 5 minutes.
  • Add black pepper, oregano, cumin, and ground beef to pan and continue cooking just until beef is cooked through, 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 more minute. Add tomatoes, breaking them up with side of spoon, and simmer mixture until thickened slightly, 5 minutes.
  • Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in cornmeal and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and cook until thick and creamy, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, jalapeno, and corn. Spread evenly over beef mixture.
  • Transfer pan to oven and bake until top is golden and filling bubbles along the sides of pan, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 20 minutes before serving.

MEATLESS TAMALE PIE



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Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound poblano chilies
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 to 2 jalapeño chilies, seeded, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice, drained, 3/4 cup juice reserved
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12-pound butternut squash, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
7 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tomatoes, sliced
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Roast poblano chilies over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose chilies in paper bag. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and coarsely chop chilies.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels and cook until beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeño chilies, garlic, cumin and oregano; sauté 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in roasted poblano chilies, canned tomatoes, 1/2 cup reserved juice from canned tomatoes, green onions and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook squash in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Set aside. Mix cheeses in medium bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil 15 x 10 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Combine 5 cups water and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil. Combine cornmeal and remaining 2 cups water in medium bowl. Gradually whisk cornmeal mixture into boiling salted water. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until cornmeal is very tender and mixture is thick, stirring often, about 14 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in yogurt.
  • Spread 2/3 of cornmeal over bottom of prepared dish (cover remaining cornmeal to keep warm). Arrange squash over cornmeal in dish. Sprinkle squash with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 2 cups cheese over squash. Spoon corn kernel mixture evenly over cheese, spreading with spatula. Spread remaining cornmeal evenly over corn kernel mixture. Arrange tomato slices atop cornmeal, pressing gently. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle remaining 1/4 cup juice from canned tomatoes over. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over casserole.
  • Bake casserole uncovered until heated through and top is golden, about 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm, covered with foil, in 350°F oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.)
  • Let casserole stand 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve.

TAMALE PIES



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It's back to school and back to work-all the more reason to have dinner ready in the freezer. This gluten-free recipe is made with ground dark-meat turkey, jalapeño chiles, crushed tomatoes, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground dark-meat turkey
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 minced jalapeno chiles (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
4 cups fresh (from 6 ears) or thawed frozen corn kernels
Cornmeal Crust
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make filling: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. In two batches, brown turkey, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet. Cook onion, jalapeno, and cumin, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes; season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Return turkey to pan; stir in tomatoes and corn until combined.
  • Make Crust. Pour 1/8 of the crust (1/4 cup) into the bottom of each of eight 10- to 12-ounce ramekins. Smooth tops with a spoon; cool 5 minutes. Top each with turkey filling, dividing evenly; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake on a rimmed baking sheet until filling is bubbling and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 g, Fat 23 g, Protein 32 g

Tips:

- For a gluten-free version of the tamale pie, use gluten-free corn tortillas or masa harina. - To make the tamale pie ahead of time, prepare the recipe up to the point of baking. Cover the casserole dish and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the tamale pie for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through. - To add more protein to the tamale pie, add cooked black beans, pinto beans, or lentils. - To make the tamale pie spicier, add a diced jalapeño pepper or a teaspoon of chili powder. - For a vegetarian version of the tamale pie, omit the ground beef and add an extra can of black beans or corn.

Conclusion:

This meatless 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 vegetables. The tamale pie can be served with a variety of sides, such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa. It is also a great dish to take to potlucks or parties. You can substitute different ingredients to suit your dietary preferences and still enjoy the great taste of this recipe. The recipe is also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. So, get creative and enjoy this mouthwatering meatless tamale pie!

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