Best 6 Tamale Pies Recipes

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Tamale pies are a delightful fusion of Mexican and American flavors, offering a unique culinary experience. These individual pot pies feature a savory filling made with ground beef, corn, black beans, and a blend of spices, all wrapped in a tender masa dough. The combination of textures and flavors creates a satisfying and comforting meal.

This article presents a collection of tamale pie recipes, each with its own unique twist. Some recipes incorporate traditional Mexican ingredients like tomatillos and poblano peppers, while others add a touch of Southwestern flair with ingredients like chipotle peppers and cumin. There are also vegetarian and vegan variations for those seeking a meatless option.

Whether you're a fan of classic tamales or looking for a new and exciting comfort food, these tamale pie recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create these delicious pies with ease. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mexican and American cuisine.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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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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 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

EASY TAMALE PIE



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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

1 pound ground beef
1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
Dash paprika
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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.

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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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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh masa harina: Fresh masa harina produces a softer, more flavorful tamale pie crust. If you can't find fresh masa harina, you can use regular masa harina, but it won't be as good.
  • Soak the corn husks thoroughly: Soaking the corn husks in warm water for at least 30 minutes makes them pliable and easy to work with.
  • Don't overfill the tamale pies: Overfilling the tamale pies will make them difficult to fold and seal. Fill them only about 2/3 full.
  • Steam the tamale pies until they are cooked through: The tamale pies are cooked through when the masa harina is firm and the filling is hot and bubbly. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the tamale pies hot: Tamale pies are best served hot, right out of the steamer. You can garnish them with sour cream, shredded cheese, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Tamale pies are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy dinner or for a special occasion. With a little planning, you can make tamale pies that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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