Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Tamale Pie for Two, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty and comforting dish combines the classic flavors of tamales with the convenience of a savory pie. Discover the perfect balance of sweet cornbread, savory filling, and gooey cheese in every bite. Our recipe offers two enticing variations: a classic tamale pie with a traditional chili filling and a vegetarian version featuring a flavorful combination of black beans, corn, and bell peppers. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a satisfying and memorable dining experience, whether you're cooking for a romantic dinner or a cozy night in.
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
TAMALE PIE FOR TWO
This fun, Southwest-style main dish features an easy tortilla crust and a hearty filling. "The amount of seasoning is just right for us," notes Ruth Aden of Polson, Montana. "Make it once with my amounts, then spice it up if needed."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat., Place one tortilla in a 3-cup round baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with half of the meat mixture and cheese; repeat layers. Sprinkle with olives. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
EASY TAMALE PIE
My whole family really enjoys Mexican food. When I'm in a hurry, I make this zippy deep-dish pie. It always satisfies their appetites. -Nancy Roberts, Cave City, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the beef, sausage, onion and garlic in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, stirring once to crumble meat. Drain. Add the tomatoes, corn, tomato paste, olives, chili powder and salt; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until heated through., Whisk egg in a large bowl; add milk and cornbread mix. Stir just until moistened. Spoon over meat mixture; sprinkle with paprika., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cornbread comes out clean. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
TAMALE PIE FOR TWO (WW CORE)
I love tamale pie but as a solo chef rarely make it. Found this recipe to be the perfect solution and it will easily double for larger families. The tamale topping on this is light and fluffy and complements the hearty beef filling underneath.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Savory Pies
Time 55m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a non stick skillet, brown the ground beef and break it apart using a spoon. Add the onions and green peppers and garlic. Once the meat is cooked, drain off any excess fat. Alternately, transfer the contents of the pan to a plate lined with two paper towels, wipe skillet and return beef to pan.
- After draining excess fat using either method, add the tomatoes, corn, chili powder and 1/2 tablespoon of cornmeal. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Transfer to a one quart casserole.
- Place the milk, cornmeal and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a light boil. Reduce to a simmer and stir frequently until thickened. Alternately, you can cook the ingredients in a microwave and cook for 2 and 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
- In a small bowl beat the egg whites by hand until foamy. Slowly add in the cornmeal, stirring to make sure it does not scramble the egg. Add the soy cheese/cheese if using.
- Top the casserole filling with the cornmeal mush.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes the top should be puffed and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.1, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 44.6, Sodium 344.1, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.9, Protein 22.1
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 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.
TWO-BEAN TAMALE PIE
This casserole, is a Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian version of the Mexican inspired Tamale Pie. It's great with a side of Spanish Rice, and a "loaded" Green Salad. It originally came from BH&G.
Provided by Berts Kitchen Witch
Categories Savory Pies
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium skillet, heat oil, and saute the bell pepper, onion,and garlic, over a med-low heat, until tender.
- Add the drained and slightly mashed, kidney and pinto beans.
- Stir in the V-8, the diced green chiles,the chili powder, and the cumin.
- Heat through, about 3 minutes.
- Spoon the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the corn muffin mix as per package directions, stirring in the cheese and the cilantro (*or parsley).
- Pour the cornbread mixture evenly over the top of the bean mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- If desired, garnish or serve with Salsa and/or Sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.5, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 1532.1, Carbohydrate 93.6, Fiber 19.7, Sugar 18.8, Protein 24
LAYERED TAMALE PIE
I originally got this recipe from my Great Grandma Ce. But I came up with the layered idea. Originally there were no corn tortillas, and it was more like a sort of meat loaf pie. This recipe is interesting, very tasty, and kid-friendly too!
Provided by Juju Bee
Categories Savory Pies
Time 40m
Yield 1 Pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat oil in large skillet and add onions; cook until tender, but not brown.
- Add beef, brown well and Drain.
- Mix in the Taco Seasoning and 3/4 Cup water; let simmer for 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring frequently, until spice mixture is no longer runny.
- Stir crushed tomatoes, corn, and cornmeal into the meat; mix well.
- In an 9X9 round pyrex (or well greased metal) baking dish, place 4 of the 8 tortillas on the bottom, spread out, to cover the pan, add 1/2 of the meat mixture over the tortillas,and then 1/2 of the cheese.
- Repeat this layering process, ending in cheese.
- Place in oven to heat through, and melt cheese (about 25 minutes).
- Cut into 8 pieces across, as you would a pie.
- Serve!
CHICKEN TAMALE PIE FOR 2 (WW CORE)
After wondering how Recipe #224699 would work with chicken, I began experimenting and came up with this dish. This is serious comfort food with a Tex-Mex twang. Small serving cooking means grabbing bits of leftovers in the fridge, so I've included a couple of ingredient options.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare a non-stick skillet, with a light coating of cooking spray. Add the onions and green peppers and cook for a minute. Add 1 tablespoon of broth and cook an additional 2 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
- Add the shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin and broth and stir until the broth is heated. Now add the tomatoes, corn, beans and 1/2 tablespoon of corn meal. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Transfer to a one quart casserole.
- Place the milk, cornmeal and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a light boil. Reduce to a simmer and stir frequently until you have a thickened mush. Alternately, you can cook the ingredients in a microwave and cook for 2 and 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
- In a small bowl beat the egg whites by hand until foamy. Slowly add in the corn meal, stirring to make sure it does not scramble the egg. Add the soy cheese/cheese if using.
- Top the casserole with the cornmeal mush.
- Place the casserole on a cookie sheet to catch drips and place in the oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes the top should be puffed and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 37.6, Sodium 524.2, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 22.5
Tips:
- For a vegetarian version of the pie, substitute cooked black beans or lentils for the ground beef.
- If you don't have masa harina, you can use cornmeal instead. Just be sure to cook it for a few minutes longer, until it's thick and creamy.
- To make the pie ahead of time, assemble it and then freeze it unbaked. When you're ready to serve, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then bake it according to the recipe instructions.
- Serve the pie with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or shredded cheese.
Conclusion:
Tamale pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. It's also a great way to use up leftover chili or tamales. With its combination of savory flavors and textures, tamale pie is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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