Best 5 Tamale Pie For Two Ww Core Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting meal that fits your Weight Watchers Core plan? Look no further than tamale pie! This delicious and versatile dish is perfect for a cozy dinner for two, combining the flavors of traditional tamales with a savory filling and a crispy cornbread crust. With its irresistible blend of spices, textures, and flavors, tamale pie is sure to satisfy your cravings without breaking your calorie bank. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and content.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TAMALE PIE FOR TWO



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This fun, Southwest-style main dish features an easy tortilla crust and a hearty filling. "The amount of seasoning is just right for us," notes Ruth Aden of Polson, Montana. "Make it once with my amounts, then spice it up if needed."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 tablespoons chopped onion
3/4 cup stewed tomatoes, chopped
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
Dash salt and pepper
2 flour tortillas (6 inches)
2/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat., Place one tortilla in a 3-cup round baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with half of the meat mixture and cheese; repeat layers. Sprinkle with olives. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHICKEN TAMALE PIE FOR 2 (WW CORE)



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After wondering how Recipe #224699 would work with chicken, I began experimenting and came up with this dish. This is serious comfort food with a Tex-Mex twang. Small serving cooking means grabbing bits of leftovers in the fridge, so I've included a couple of ingredient options.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

cooking spray
1/4 cup onion, small dice
2 tablespoons green peppers or 2 tablespoons red peppers, small dice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fat free chicken broth
3 ounces cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (comes to a loose 3/4 cup) or 3 ounces cooked boneless skinless chicken thighs, shredded or diced small (comes to a loose 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup fat free chicken broth
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/3 cup red beans or 1/3 cup kidney bean, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup canned diced tomato, measure with juice
1/2 cup frozen corn
3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal (divided)
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup nonfat milk or 1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 egg white
2 tablespoons soy cheddar cheese (optional) or 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare a non-stick skillet, with a light coating of cooking spray. Add the onions and green peppers and cook for a minute. Add 1 tablespoon of broth and cook an additional 2 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
  • Add the shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin and broth and stir until the broth is heated. Now add the tomatoes, corn, beans and 1/2 tablespoon of corn meal. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Transfer to a one quart casserole.
  • Place the milk, cornmeal and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a light boil. Reduce to a simmer and stir frequently until you have a thickened mush. Alternately, you can cook the ingredients in a microwave and cook for 2 and 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
  • In a small bowl beat the egg whites by hand until foamy. Slowly add in the corn meal, stirring to make sure it does not scramble the egg. Add the soy cheese/cheese if using.
  • Top the casserole with the cornmeal mush.
  • Place the casserole on a cookie sheet to catch drips and place in the oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes the top should be puffed and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 37.6, Sodium 524.2, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 22.5

TAMALE PIE FOR TWO (WW CORE)



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I love tamale pie but as a solo chef rarely make it. Found this recipe to be the perfect solution and it will easily double for larger families. The tamale topping on this is light and fluffy and complements the hearty beef filling underneath.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 ounces extra lean ground beef
1/4 cup onion, small dice
2 tablespoons green peppers, small dice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup diced tomato, canned with juice
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal (divided)
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup nonfat milk or 1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 egg white
2 tablespoons soy cheddar cheese (optional) or 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a non stick skillet, brown the ground beef and break it apart using a spoon. Add the onions and green peppers and garlic. Once the meat is cooked, drain off any excess fat. Alternately, transfer the contents of the pan to a plate lined with two paper towels, wipe skillet and return beef to pan.
  • After draining excess fat using either method, add the tomatoes, corn, chili powder and 1/2 tablespoon of cornmeal. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Transfer to a one quart casserole.
  • Place the milk, cornmeal and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a light boil. Reduce to a simmer and stir frequently until thickened. Alternately, you can cook the ingredients in a microwave and cook for 2 and 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
  • In a small bowl beat the egg whites by hand until foamy. Slowly add in the cornmeal, stirring to make sure it does not scramble the egg. Add the soy cheese/cheese if using.
  • Top the casserole filling with the cornmeal mush.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes the top should be puffed and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.1, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 44.6, Sodium 344.1, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.9, Protein 22.1

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

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

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute cooked black beans or lentils for the ground beef.
  • To make the pie ahead of time, assemble it and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bake as directed, adding 10 minutes to the cooking time.
  • Serve the pie with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
  • For a spicier pie, add a teaspoon of chili powder or cumin to the ground beef mixture.
  • Top the pie with a layer of shredded cheese before baking for a cheesy crust.

Conclusion:

Tamale pie is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is a hearty, filling dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, tamale pie is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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