Description
Irresistible Texas Tamale Pie is a comforting Tex-Mex dish that brings bold flavors to your table in just 45 minutes. This hearty casserole combines savory ground beef with beans and corn, all enveloped in a spicy sauce and topped with a fluffy cornbread crust. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your preferences. Whether served as a main course or at a potluck, it’s sure to impress your guests while making cleanup a breeze with just one baking dish. Dive into this flavorful pie for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1–2 diced jalapeno peppers
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups red salsa
- 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- Sour cream, for garnish
- Chopped tomatoes or pico de gallo, for garnish
- Cilantro, for garnish
- Guacamole, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5–7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Add onion, garlic, and jalapenos; sauté for another 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in spices (chipotle chili powder, paprika, salt, cumin, black pepper) and sauces (red salsa and enchilada sauce); simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in black beans and corn; transfer filling to a baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine cornbread mix, eggs, and milk; stir until just mixed and spread over filling.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until cornbread is golden brown.
- Garnish with sour cream, tomatoes or pico de gallo, cilantro, and guacamole before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg