TAMALE PIE

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Tamale pie is a holdover from America's first flush of romance with Mexican cuisine. The love affair hasn't let up -- not with the lure of cornbread, cheese, and chili, even when made with turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 22

5 1/2 cups water
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, plus more for dish
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 serrano chile, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground dark turkey meat
1 can (14 ounces) plum tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 pimiento-stuffed green olives, rinsed and coarsely chopped
4 ounces grated Monterey Jack cheese (1 1/4 cups)
1 ripe avocado, peeled, halved, pitted, and diced
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped, or 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
Crisp lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add 2 teaspoons salt. Whisking constantly, add cornmeal in a slow, steady stream, switching to a wooden spoon when cornmeal becomes too thick to whisk. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring often, until thick and creamy, about 15 minutes. Stir in butter, cover, and keep warm over low heat.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 2-quart baking dish. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add onion, garlic, bell pepper, chile, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until onion is light gold and vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add turkey, and cook, breaking up large pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and juices, stock, cumin, oregano, and cayenne. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated and mixture resembles chili, about 10 minutes. Stir in olives, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups cornmeal into bottom of prepared dish with a wet spatula. Spread turkey mixture on top, then spread remaining 2 1/2 cups cornmeal on top. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack. Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes. Serve with avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, and lettuce.

Guccigang bloods
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I love the combination of flavors in this tamale pie. The cornbread topping is the perfect finishing touch.


MD Santu islam
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This tamale pie is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


jayodya sasitha
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I've made this tamale pie several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Jeanice Lyles
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This tamale pie was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth the effort. The results were delicious and everyone at my party loved it.


Shanta suraiya
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I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but I loved the cornbread topping on this tamale pie. It was the perfect finishing touch.


Suman Bhai
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This tamale pie was a great way to use up leftover turkey. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaseera Joyce
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I made this tamale pie for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the crispy cornbread topping.


Jeremiah Delva
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This tamale pie was a little spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best tamale pie he's ever had.


Md Raset
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I've never made tamale pie before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The tamale pie was so flavorful and the cornbread topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Rafpheal Washington, Sr.
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to make for my family. This tamale pie fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. My kids loved it!


Sandiswa Madlala
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I made this tamale pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the fact that it could be made ahead of time.


BROKEN LIFE
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This tamale pie was a great way to use up leftover chicken. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Matija Lazarević
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I'm not a huge fan of tamales, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The tamale pie was surprisingly delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Saad saeed
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This dish was a little more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The tamale pie was so delicious and everyone at my party loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Folala Adebimpe
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I've made tamale pie before, but this recipe is by far the best. The filling was so flavorful and the crust was crispy and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe!


Layla Dallefeld
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This tamale pie was a hit with my family! The flavors were delicious and the cornbread topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


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