Best 7 Tamale Pie I Recipes

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Tamale pie is a delectable casserole-like dish that harmoniously blends the flavors of traditional tamales with the convenience of a pie. Originating in the Southwestern United States, this hearty dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a layer of savory meat filling enveloped in a blanket of fluffy cornbread. The cornbread crust, with its golden-brown exterior and moist, tender interior, provides a delightful contrast to the hearty filling, while the meat filling, often made with ground beef or chicken, is seasoned with a blend of spices and chilies, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying experience. This article presents a collection of tamale pie recipes that cater to a range of preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds tantalized and your soul satisfied.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

TAMALE PIE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 cups masa
4 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup shortening
4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) salted butter
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno, sliced
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, chopped
One 15-ounce can chopped tomatoes
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
One 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Butter, for greasing the skillet

Steps:

  • For the crust: Mix the masa with the broth in a large bowl and stir to combine. In a mixer, beat the shortening, butter, baking powder and salt. Add the masa mixture to the mixer bowl in 3 additions and beat until combined and soft. Cover and refrigerate while you make the filling.
  • For the filling: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. Cook the beef, breaking up any lumps, until it is no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the grease from the skillet.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and poblano to the skillet and season with the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook until just beginning to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, broth and tomato paste and bring to a boil. Add the beans and return the meat to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with butter. Line the skillet with a little over half of the masa mixture and press. Add the filling, then spoon the rest of the masa mixture over the top. Bake until the top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

TAMALE PIE



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The amount of spice in this recipe is just right for my family-we prefer things on the mild side. Make it once with these measurements, then spice it up a little more if you like! -Ruth Aden, Polson, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
3 cups (12 ounces each) shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese or Colby-Jack cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain. Add tomatoes, onion and spices. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , Arrange 5 tortillas in the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish, tearing tortillas as needed. Cover with half of the meat mixture, then half of the cheese. Repeat layers, using remaining tortillas, meat mixture and cheese. Sprinkle with olives. , Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 829mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

TAMALE PIE



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

Provided by nita d.

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs ground beef
1 chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 chopped green pepper
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can whole corn
1 (16 ounce) can black olives
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cornmeal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Fry hamburger and drain.
  • Add the onions, green pepper and garlic; cook until onions are golden.
  • Add tomatoes, corn,olives, salt and pepper, and chili powder; stir and add corn meal.
  • Pour this all in a 13x9-inch pan.
  • In a sauce pan pour in 2 cups milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 cup of corn meal.
  • Stir until thick (it thickens fast).
  • Pour mixture on top of the hamburger mixture. If you desire, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake until golden, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.7, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 124.4, Sodium 1166, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 8.3, Protein 37.7

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

TAMALE PIE



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I purchased a little local cookbook the other day and this recipe was there. A dear friend of mine made the best Tamale Pie years and years ago. This recipe is so close that it could be the same.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup grated cheese (longhorn or colby is best)
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 tablespoons oil
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • First prepare the crust by sprinkling the cornmeal with a small amount of cold water.
  • Bring the 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium sized saucepan.
  • Stir the moistened cornmeal into boiling water; cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the butter and 3/4 cup of the grated cheese, stir to mix.
  • Let mixture cool slightly and line a 3-quart casserole with 3/4 of the mixture, reserving the remaining cheese for the top.
  • While the cornmeal mixture cools, prepare the filling by browning the beef in small amount of oil.
  • Add the garlic and onion; cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add celery, tomatoes, chile, corn, salt, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the olives, stir to mix and pour into prepared casserole.
  • Top with spoonfuls of remaining cornmeal mixture.
  • Sprinkle with reserved cheese and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.2, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 95.9, Sodium 1641.5, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5.6, Protein 31.7

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cornmeal: Use a finely ground cornmeal for a smoother texture and a coarse ground cornmeal for a more rustic texture.
  • Soak the Cornmeal: Soaking the cornmeal in water or broth before cooking helps to hydrate it and prevents it from becoming gritty.
  • Season the Cornmeal: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to the cornmeal mixture to enhance the flavor.
  • Use a Cast Iron Skillet: A cast iron skillet provides even heat distribution and helps to create a crispy crust on the tamale pie.
  • Layer the Ingredients: Layer the ingredients in the skillet in the following order: cornmeal mixture, filling, and cheese.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the tamale pie in a preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  • Let it Cool Before Serving: Allow the tamale pie to cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Conclusion:

Tamale pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of Mexican tamales with the convenience of a casserole. With its crispy cornmeal crust, flavorful filling, and melted cheese, tamale pie is a crowd-pleaser that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next party, tamale pie is sure to be a hit. So grab your ingredients and start cooking!

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