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Easy One-Dish Tex-Mex Tamale Pie with Cheesy Cornbread Topping

A slice of amazing tamale pie featuring a thick cornbread topping with melted cheddar cheese over a savory meat filling.
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Welcome! This hearty, family-friendly Tamale Pie brings all the comforting flavors of tamales into one simple casserole. It features a seasoned ground beef filling topped with a golden, cheesy cornbread crust, making it a perfect quick weeknight dinner solution.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (8.5 ounce) package Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate or an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir the enchilada sauce, drained corn, drained black beans, chili powder, cumin, and salt into the beef mixture. Heat through for about 2 minutes. Spread this filling evenly into the bottom of your prepared pie plate.
  4. In a separate bowl, prepare the cornbread batter according to the package directions, usually mixing the Jiffy mix, egg, and milk. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese into the batter.
  5. Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the meat filling in the pie plate.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the batter.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the Tamale Pie cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a Texas Style Tamale Pie, add one diced green chili pepper to the meat filling for extra heat.
  • You can prepare the meat filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to two days before assembling and baking the casserole.
  • If you do not have Jiffy mix, you can use your favorite homemade or store-bought cornbread batter recipe, adjusting liquid as needed.

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