Best 8 Upside Down Beef Tamale Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Upside-Down Beef Tamale Pie, a harmonious blend of Mexican and American flavors. This delectable dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a savory ground beef filling nestled beneath a layer of fluffy cornbread. Experience the delightful combination of seasoned beef, zesty enchilada sauce, and a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a golden-brown cornbread crust.

Accompanying this main course are three equally enticing recipes:

1. **Elote Dip:** Elevate your appetizer game with this creamy and flavorful corn dip, boasting a blend of roasted corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and a hint of chili powder. Its vibrant yellow hue and addictive taste will make it a star at any gathering.

2. **Copycat Cheesy Gordita Crunch:** Craving a taste of Taco Bell's iconic Cheesy Gordita Crunch? Look no further! This homemade version features a crispy taco shell filled with seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. Bite into its irresistible crunch and savor the symphony of flavors.

3. **Tres Leches Cake:** Satisfy your sweet tooth with this classic Latin dessert. This moist and milky cake soaks up a mixture of three types of milk, creating a rich and decadent treat. Topped with whipped cream and fresh berries, it's a perfect ending to any meal.

Let your taste buds embark on a culinary adventure as you explore these delightful recipes. From the savory Upside-Down Beef Tamale Pie to the sweet indulgence of Tres Leches Cake, each dish promises a unique and unforgettable experience.

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

UPSIDE DOWN BEEF TAMALE PIE



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Number Of Ingredients 20

1 small onion chopped
1/2 medium red bell pepper chopped
12 ounces lean ground beef
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomato
1 (7-ounce) can corn drained
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chili
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
TOPPING
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
2 eggs
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Chop the onion 2. Chop the bell pepper. 3. Brown the ground beef in a deep frying pan over medium heat, then drain the fat. Reduce the heat to low, add the remaining filling ingredients, and simmer 20 minutes. 4. While the filling mixture simmers, prepare the topping. Bring the milk, butter, and salt to a boil in a pot over medium-high heat. Gradually add the cornmeal, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes. 5. Transfer the cooled cornmeal to a medium- size bowl. Add the eggs and cheddar cheese, and stir until well combined. 6. Spread the ground beef mixture evenly in the bottom of an oiled 13x9 inch baking pan. Spread the topping over the filling in an even layer. 7. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 25 minutes or until the topping forms a golden brown crust. Let the "pie" sit a few minutes before cutting into squares and serving. (Use a spatula to remove the squares from the pan.)

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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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Cook's Note: Chili can be made 1 day ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless beef chuck or rump, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
2 large fresh jalapeno chiles, seeded if desired and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
1 (10-ounce) box frozen corn
1 1/2 cups water
1 (15 to 16-ounce) can pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal (not coarse)
3 ounces coarsely grated sharp cheddar (3/4 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 medium fresh jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped
3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Make chili: Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 5 to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown beef in 4 batches, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes per batch, transferring with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to pot and cook onion and jalapenos over moderately high heat, stirring, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to moderate, then add garlic, salt, and chili powder and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Return beef to pot with any juices that have accumulated in bowl and stir in tomatoes, corn, and water. Simmer chili, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until meat is very tender, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove from heat and stir in beans, olives, and salt, to taste. Transfer chili to a shallow 3 quart baking dish.
  • Make topping: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk together flour, cornmeal, cheese, sugar, baking powder, salt, cumin, and jalapeno in a large bowl. Whisk together milk, butter, and egg in a small bowl, then stir into flour mixture until just combined.
  • Drop batter by large spoonfuls (about 8) over chili, spacing them evenly, and bake in middle of oven 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F and bake pie until topping is cooked through, about 30 minutes more.

BEEF AND BEAN TAMALE PIE



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Enchiladas meet cornbread in this incredible new flavor-packed skillet dinner. It all starts with a cheesy cornbread base that's infused with enchilada sauce, then layered with seasoned beef and beans, and piled high with fresh toppings.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2/3 cup water
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce
Fresh toppings, if desired (chopped tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream, salsa, diced avocado)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and side of 10-inch cast-iron skillet with oil. Heat skillet in oven about 10 minutes or until hot.
  • In medium bowl, stir muffin mix, milk, melted butter and egg just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Stir in green chiles and 1 cup of the cheese. Spread in hot skillet. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown around edge. Remove from oven; reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, bell pepper, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning mix; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Add pinto beans; stir until combined.
  • Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes in cornbread (about 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart), and pour enchilada sauce over top, spreading sauce to fill holes. Top with beef and bean mixture and remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover with sheet of foil sprayed with cooking spray; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbling around edge and cheese is melted.
  • Cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite fresh toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g

UPSIDE-DOWN BEEF PIE



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Thanks to the yummy sloppy joe flavor, kids dig in...and adults do, too! This recipe's been in my family for years.-Jennifer Eilts, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1/3 cup water
3 slices process American cheese, halved diagonally
Green pepper rings, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, celery, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in soup and mustard. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine dry baking mix and water until a soft dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 9-in. circle. , Place over meat mixture. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes. , Run a knife around edge to loosen biscuit; invert onto a serving platter. Arrange cheese slices in a pinwheel pattern on top. Garnish with green pepper rings if desired.

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UPSIDE DOWN TAMALE PIE



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I usually see tamale pies with the meat on the bottom and cornbread on the top. This is based on a recipe from delish.com, modified heavily, which has the cornbread on the bottom.

Provided by Bill Woodward

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 1/2 ounce) box Jiffy corn muffin mix
1 egg
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup frozen sweet whole kernel corn
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 onion, chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup water
1 cup white cheese sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Prepare the corn bread. Mix the corn muffin mix, egg, sour cream, corn, and diced chiles. Pour into a greased, 12" cast iron skillet. Put in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the top is lightly browned.
  • While the cornbread is cooking, cook the chopped onion and ground beef in a skillet until the beef is brown. Drain off the fat.
  • Add the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes, and water to the ground beef, and simmer until the water is mostly gone. Add the cheese sauce and mix to combine.
  • Remove the cornbread from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Carefully spread the ground beef on top of the cornbread, then top with the cheddar cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and return to the oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another five minutes, uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.2, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 101.3, Sodium 1140.6, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 9.1, Protein 20.4

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.

Tips:

  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. This will help to give the tamale pie a crispy crust and prevent it from sticking.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. If you do, the tamales will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the tamales over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Don't flip the tamales too often. This will break them up and make them difficult to eat.
  • Let the tamales cool slightly before serving. This will make them easier to handle.

Conclusion:

Upside-down beef tamale pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover tamales, and it is also a fun and unique way to serve them. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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