BEEF AND CHEESE TAMALE PIE

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This festive casserole is perfect for the holidays. It feeds a crowd and kids love it. This is the next best thing to the traditional tamales.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 (14 ounce) canned stewed tomatoes
2 cups fresh corn kernels or 2 cups frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack pepper cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups yellow cornmeal
2 cups cold water
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
3 tablespoons heavy cream (can use light)
1/2 cup canned diced tomato, drained
sour cream (optional)
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives (optional)

Steps:

  • To prepare beef filling, combine onion, ground beef, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and chili powder in a large skillet; sauté until beef is browned.
  • Add tomatoes and corn and heat through. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish.
  • To prepare cornmeal batter, combine chicken broth and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Whisk together cornmeal and cold water until smooth. While broth is boiling, add cornmeal mixture all at once, whisking constantly. Stir over medium heat until thick and boiling. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until the consistency of mashed potatoes. Stir in yogurt and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Spread about two-thirds of the cornmeal batter in casserole. Add beef filling. Top with 1 cup pepper Jack and 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Spoon on remaining cornmeal batter and smooth with a spatula.
  • To make the toppings, stir yogurt and cream together in a small bowl. Spoon lines of yogurt mixture and diced tomatoes across top. Sprinkle remaining cheeses over top.
  • Place casserole dish on top of a large baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes; cover with foil and bake 30 minutes longer. Let stand 20 minutes before serving. Serve with sour cream and black olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.2, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 85.2, Sodium 882.8, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 7, Protein 29.1

Zany Khan
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Me Fo had
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This dish is a great way to feed a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


James Njuguna
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but this dish was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Mayar Alnajjar
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover cheese. It's a delicious and easy way to make a meal.


Flavia Capponi
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


RDX RIDOY King
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll never know they're there!


Nonhlanhla Majola
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I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook beef. This recipe is a great way to change things up.


Jessica Chavis
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Emranul Islam
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I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Zameer Zameer
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover cornbread. It's a delicious and easy way to make a meal.


Odessa Charles
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I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I was able to make it without any problems.


Hadeywaley Taofeek
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I made this dish for my picky kids and they loved it! They couldn't get enough of it.


Krystal Rounds
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This dish is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Didar
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It was so simple to make and the results were amazing.


Brian Robert Willis
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This was a great way to use up leftover beef. I added some extra vegetables to the filling and it turned out perfect.


Abdul Latif Ahammed
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I'm not a big fan of tamales, but this dish was delicious! The combination of beef, cheese, and cornbread was perfect.


Balaram Khadka
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Captain Plays
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This beef and cheese tamale pie was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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