Tamale pie is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's made with a filling of seasoned ground beef, corn, tomatoes, and chiles, topped with a layer of creamy mashed potatoes and a sprinkling of cheese. This recipe includes three variations: a classic tamale pie, a vegetarian tamale pie, and a sweet potato tamale pie. The classic tamale pie is made with ground beef, while the vegetarian tamale pie is made with black beans and corn. The sweet potato tamale pie is a healthier option that's made with sweet potatoes instead of mashed potatoes. All three variations are delicious and easy to make, and they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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 WITH FRESH TOMATO AND CORN
Juicy ripe tomatoes and sweet summer corn freshen up this naturally gluten-free take on the old-school Southwestern cornbread-topped casserole.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Gluten-Free and Fresh Wheat/Gluten-Free Cornmeal Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa Cumin Sausage Ground Beef Beef Jalapeño Corn Cheddar Quick & Easy Dinner Pork Cheese Kid-Friendly One-Pot Meal Fall Small Plates
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat an 8" cast-iron skillet over high. Pat chorizo and beef dry with paper towels, then press into an even layer in bottom of hot skillet with a spatula. Cook, undisturbed, until a brown crust begins to form on the bottom, about 6 minutes. Turn, break into pieces, and continue to cook until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add tomato paste, cumin, half of grated onion, half of jalapeño, and 1 1/4 tsp. salt and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and well combined, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups corn, and 1 1/2 cups cheese.
- Whisk eggs, butter, 1/3 cup sour cream, and remaining onion in a medium bowl. Whisk cornmeal, baking powder, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture and stir to combine, then stir in 1/4 cup cheese and remaining 1/2 cup corn.
- Dollop cornbread batter over meat mixture, then smooth into an even layer. Top with remaining jalapeños and 1/4 cup cheese.
- Bake cornbread until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Serve with sour cream alongside.
TAMALE PIE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
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
Tamale Pie features a zesty, flavorful ground beef filling with a delicious baked topping made of masa. The result is an easy dinner that tastes amazingly like a beef tamale and can easily be made gluten-free!
Provided by Samantha Skaggs
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- With rack in center position, preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 2.5-quart baking dish (mine was 10.5- by 7.5-inches) or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Set a large skillet, sauté pan, pot, or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking apart and stirring as the meat cooks. Drain grease and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove cooked beef to a separate plate or bowl and return the pot to the stove.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add olive oil and minced garlic; stir for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Whisk in flour and stir continuously for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in beef broth and then tomato sauce, followed by chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic salt, onion powder, dried oregano, and chipotle chile pepper powder (if using), to taste.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce to a low simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for a couple minutes or until thickened. Turn off the heat.
- Stir the cooked ground beef into the sauce as well as the diced green chiles and 1 CUP of the shredded cheese. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the melted butter, milk, egg, and the remaining ½-cup of shredded cheese until all ingredients are just combined. The mixture will be extremely thick.
- Dollop the masa mixture over the beef mixture in the baking dish and spread to the edges, covering completely. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and tests done with a toothpick inserted in the center. Serve immediately, plain or topped with your favorite garnishes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 1134 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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
Tips:
- To make the tamale pie more flavorful, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and corn. You can also add other vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, or zucchini.
- If you don't have masa harina, you can use cornmeal instead. However, the masa harina will give the tamale pie a more authentic flavor.
- Be sure to cook the tamale pie until the filling is heated through and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve the tamale pie with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Conclusion:
Tamale pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve at a party, tamale pie is sure to please everyone.
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