Embark on a culinary journey to savor the tantalizing flavors of Tamale Chili Pie, a delectable fusion of Mexican and American comfort food. This hearty and flavorful dish combines the best of both worlds, featuring a layer of tender and savory tamale filling, a layer of rich and hearty chili, and a layer of golden-brown cornbread. Topped with a sprinkle of cheese and a dollop of sour cream, each bite is a symphony of textures and flavors. This article presents a collection of three diverse recipes to create this mouthwatering dish. One recipe offers a traditional version using classic tamale dough, while the second recipe provides a quick and easy option using store-bought tamales. The third recipe introduces a unique twist, incorporating a layer of sweet corn kernels for a burst of freshness. Whether you prefer classic, convenient, or a touch of sweetness, these recipes cater to every palate and cooking style. Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience that will warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
OLD-SCHOOL TAMALE PIE
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
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
CHILE TAMALE PIE
This crowd-pleasing potluck dish is easy to prepare. It packs a little heat, a little sweet and a big-time authentic southwestern flavor. There is no substitute for freshly ground chiles. A small food processor on high speed may be used to grind the chiles and cumin, or use a dedicated coffee grinder for fresh spices. It is a fantastic $15 investment for fresh spices anytime-and your palate will thank you! -Ralph Stamm, Dayton, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Drain corn, reserving liquid; set corn aside. Place masa harina in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the broth, butter, egg and reserved corn liquid; stir into masa harina just until moistened. Set aside., In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork and onion over medium heat until pork is no longer pink. Add the beans, chiles, chocolate, orange juice, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, reserved corn, and cilantro and jalapeno if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Spread masa harina mixture over cheese. , Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 50-60 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
EASY TAMALE PIE
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
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-CHILI PIE
Make and share this Tamale-chili Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Renee Ferraz
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a 2 quart casserole dish that has been sprayed with Pam.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 25 mins or until bubbly.
- Mix corn chips and cheese and sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake for 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.
TAMALE PIE
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.
CHICKEN TAMALE PIE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat the chicken, salsa, beans, 1/2 cup of the broth and the chili powder in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, stirring, until simmering. Stir in the scallions and remove from the heat.
- Meanwhile, combine the cornmeal with the remaining 1 cup broth and 1 cup water in a medium pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring, until very thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and butter. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Spread the cornmeal mixture over the filling and bake until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes. Serve with sour cream.
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
FRITO CHILI PIE
A great quick meal that was a favorite in my family when I was growing up and that my kids love too! Recipe has been adjusted to 2 cans of chili as suggested by reviewers. I normally use one and don't use the entire bag of fritos. You can adjust the chili to frito ratio to your taste. More chili is always good.
Provided by islandgirl77551
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a square casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Line the bottom of casserole dish with tamales.
- Top tamales with a thin layer of corn chips.
- Spread 1 can of chili on top of corn chips.
- Top chili with 1 cup cheese and 1/2 cup of chopped onion.
- Add another layer of corn chips.
- Cover with remaining chili.
- Top chili with remaining cheese and onions.
- Bake 30 minutes.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your tamale chili pie. Choose ripe tomatoes, fresh corn, and lean ground beef or turkey.
- Don't skimp on the spices: Chili is all about the spices! Be generous with the chili powder, cumin, and oregano. You can also add other spices to taste, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Cook the chili until it's thick and flavorful: This will take some time, but it's worth it. Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time.
- Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Pepper Jack cheese will give your tamale chili pie a delicious, gooey texture.
- Serve the tamale chili pie with your favorite toppings: Sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and chopped cilantro are all great options.
Conclusion:
Tamale chili pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. It's also a great way to use up leftover chili. With its combination of hearty chili, creamy cheese, and crispy cornbread crust, tamale chili pie is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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