Grew up eating this as my mother made it each time they had their card group to our house.
Provided by Martha Benner
Categories Tacos & Burritos
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. To make the filling, brown ground beef, onions and peppers; drain. Add the rest of the ingredients down to the cornmeal except the cheese. Bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until thickened. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese; stir until melted. Set aside.
- 2. To make the crust, combine cornmeal, salt, water and chili powder in saucepan. Cook on medium-high, stirring constantly, until thick. Add butter; mix well.
- 3. Spread half of crust mixture over bottom of a 12x8x2" baking dish. Add filling; spoon on the remaining crust.
- 4. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with 1/2 cup of grated cheese, if desired, put back in oven to melt. Let it set a few minutes before serving.
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Joy G
[email protected]This tamale pie is a great way to use up leftover tamales. It's a delicious and easy way to create a new meal.
Bati Dadacha
[email protected]I added a layer of black beans to this tamale pie, and it was the perfect addition. It gave the dish a boost of protein and fiber.
Debora Toy
[email protected]I made this tamale pie with ground turkey instead of beef, and it turned out great! It's a healthier option that's still just as delicious.
Fawad Ahmed
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a crowd-pleaser.
Skylinkup Blog
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tamales, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cornbread topping was the perfect complement to the tamale filling.
Bill Wilmot
[email protected]This was the perfect meal for a cold winter night. It was hearty and filling, and the flavors were amazing.
hamid rahmani
[email protected]I made this tamale pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Anthony pronto
[email protected]This tamale pie was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.