SKINNY TAMALE PIE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Pattywak
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9″ 2-quart casserole dish or oven proof 9″glass bowl with cook spray and set aside. 2. For the tamale filling: In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, add the ground beef, onions and garlic. Cook stirring often, breaking up beef until meat is browned. Pour into a colander to drain the fat. Add back to pan. 3. Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, cheese, chili powder. salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. 4. To make corn bread topping: Add to a mixing bowl 1½ cups water and corn bread mix. Mix by hand until lumps disappear. 5.. Pour the tamale mixture into the casserole dish. Spread evenly. Top with corn bread batter and spread evenly. 6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the corn bread comes out clean. 7. Cool a bit and cut into 8 slices. This dish will keep for several days in the refrigerator and freezes great. Makes 8 servings Food Fact It's argued as to where tamale pie originated. It's a toss-up whether it came from Mexico, Texas or California. Early recipes called for pork or beef cubed or hashed but today it's usually made with ground beef. Shopping Tip Most large supermarkets sell Marie Callender's Southwest Cornbread Mix. It's usually found in the baking aisle where the other cornbread mixes are displayed. Their low fat corn bread mix will also work for this recipes.
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Sifaan Salale
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cornbread.
Pamela D George
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! It's a family favorite.
Shoukat Hussain
[email protected]This tamale pie is the perfect comfort food! It's hearty and flavorful, and the cornbread crust is the perfect finishing touch.
Gloria Osiobe
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Abdulhadi Sarwari
[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver! I had some leftover cornbread and didn't know what to do with it. I found this recipe and it was the perfect way to use it up.
Kim Art
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The cornbread crust was crispy and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Aaron Cole
[email protected]This tamale pie was easy to make and turned out great! I used a pre-made cornbread mix to save time, and it still came out delicious.
Bebo Swla
[email protected]Great recipe! I made this for dinner tonight and my family loved it. The cornbread crust was crispy and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Hailey Coneva
[email protected]This recipe looked so good that I had to try it, and it didn't disappoint! The cornbread crust was the perfect base for the savory filling. I will definitely be making this again.
Ilori Olugbenga
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The only thing I changed was that I used ground turkey instead of beef. It was still really flavorful and juicy. My husband and I both loved it.
Aida Gashi
[email protected]This skinny tamale pie was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The cornbread crust was crispy and flavorful, and the filling was moist and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again!