Get ready to indulge in a hearty and comforting meal with this ultimate guide to making a mouthwatering tamale pie in your crock pot. This dish is a delightful fusion of Mexican and American cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds with its rich, savory flavors, tender filling, and golden-brown crust. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this article will provide you with all the essential steps, ingredients, and tips to create a perfect tamale pie that will be the star of your next family dinner or gathering. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques, we'll walk you through the entire process, ensuring that you end up with a delicious and visually appealing dish that will leave everyone craving for more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW-COOKER TAMALE PIE
Traditional tamales get a new wrap--golden corn muffin mix bakes in the slow cooker on top of the tamale filling.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 5h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in beans and enchilada sauce.
- Place beef mixture in 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. In medium bowl, stir cornbread mix, milk, margarine and egg just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Stir cheese and chiles into batter. Spoon over beef mixture in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until toothpick inserted in center of cornbread comes out clean. Serve with sour cream and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 7 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1310 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g
SLOW COOKER TAMALE PIE
Canned beans and cornbread muffin mix speed up the prep on this crowd-pleasing main dish that's perfect for busy evenings and carry-in dinners. -Jill Pokrivka, York, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cumin, salt, chili powder and pepper. , Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker; stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onions and cilantro. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through., In a small bowl, combine muffin mix and eggs; spoon over meat mixture. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1066mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
TAMALE PIE FOR THE CROCK POT
Make and share this Tamale Pie for the Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JillAZ
Categories Savory Pies
Time 4h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat crock pot to high.
- In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage in oil, until crumbled and no longer pink.
- Put meat in slow cooker reserving 1 T. of the liquid from the pan.
- Add reserved oil, onions, carrots and celery to the pan. Cook and stir until softened. Add jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add ketchup and refried beans an stir well. Add stock and corn and bring to a boil. Pour over meats in slow cooker and stir well to combine.
- To make the topping:.
- Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Mix butter, egg and milk together and pour into dry ingredients. Stir just to blend.
- Fold in cheese and green chilies.
- spread over meat mixture in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Topping will rise and get crusty and the meat will be bubbly and hot.
- Serve with a green salad for an easy meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.2, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 124.5, Sodium 2023.2, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 10.8, Protein 36.2
SLOW COOKER TAMALE PIE
This is a simple tamale pie recipe that tastes very similar to authentic tamales without all the work! I sometimes double this recipe and make it in a large slow cooker. This recipe is a big hit with my husband. Serve with various toppings such as sour cream, more cheese, salsa, green onions, tomatoes, etc.
Provided by Brandy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 5h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the beef until it is browned, about 10 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain the beef, and place it into the slow cooker. Stir in the kidney beans, enchilada sauce, and garlic powder.
- In a bowl, combine the corn bread mix with milk, egg, and butter, and stir until just mixed. Stir in the Cheddar cheese. Spoon the corn bread mixture over the beef mixture in the slow cooker.
- Set the cooker to Low, cover, and cook until the corn bread topping is cooked through and set, about 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1056.9 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
SLOW COOKER TAMALE PIE
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain excess grease.
- Stir in the cumin, salt, chili powder and pepper.
- Transfer to a slow cooker; stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onions and cilantro.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through.
- In a small bowl, combine muffin mix and eggs; spoon over meat mixture. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 511 kcal, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 2067 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 35 mg
CROCK POT BEEF TAMALE PIE
I love that this recipe calls for the corn muffin mix so that you don't have to wrestle around trying to find your cornbread recipe. Where the recipe calls for enchilada sauce, feel free to use your own or your favorite.
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories Savory Pies
Time 6h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a non-stick skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is cooked.
- Drain thoroughly and stir in the drained kidney beans and enchilada sauce.
- Pour into a 4-5 quart crock pot.
- In a large bowl, mix together corn muffin mix, milk, oil and egg just until combined.
- Next, add cheese and chiles, including the liquid from the chile can.
- Spoon over beef in crock pot.
- Cover crock pot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the corn bread mixture comes out clean. In small bowl combine sour cream, salsa and cilantro; serve with pie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 786.6, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 169.8, Sodium 1743.1, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 15.3, Protein 42.7
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your tamale pie.
- Don't skimp on the spices. Tamales are all about the flavor, so be generous with the chili powder, cumin, and garlic.
- Use a slow cooker liner. This will make cleanup a breeze.
- Cook the tamale pie on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. This will give the flavors time to develop and the cornmeal time to cook through.
- Serve the tamale pie with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Conclusion:
Tamale pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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