Tamale Pie Ii

This classic Tamale Pie is a comforting, family-friendly meal that combines savory ground beef with a rich salsa and cheese filling, all crowned with a fluffy cornbread crust. The dish delivers a perfect balance of textures: the soft, moist meat mixture contrasts beautifully with the slightly crisp, golden top layer. It is incredibly easy to assemble, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The flavors are warm and inviting, featuring tender beef, peppers, onions, and a hint of spice from the salsa. Serve it hot for maximum satisfaction, perhaps with a side of fresh guacamole or sour cream. This recipe is a reliable crowd-pleaser that offers hearty protein and satisfying carbs in every bite.

Cooking Method: Baking, Stewing

Cuisine: Mexican

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 12

Calories: 580.1

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This classic Tamale Pie is a comforting, family-friendly meal that combines savory ground beef with a rich salsa and cheese filling, all crowned with a fluffy cornbread crust. The dish delivers a perfect balance of textures: the soft, moist meat mixture contrasts beautifully with the slightly crisp, golden top layer. It is incredibly easy to assemble, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The flavors are warm and inviting, featuring tender beef, peppers, onions, and a hint of spice from the salsa. Serve it hot for maximum satisfaction, perhaps with a side of fresh guacamole or sour cream. This recipe is a reliable crowd-pleaser that offers hearty protein and satisfying carbs in every bite.

Ingredients

2 pound Lean ground beef
2 ea Medium green and/or red sweet peppers, seeded and chopped
1 Medium Onion, chopped
11 ounce Can condensed nacho cheese soup
8 ounce Jar mild chunky salsa (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup Water
2 oz pkgs Corn muffin mix
3 oz Shredded Colby cheese
1 cup Sliced pitted ripe olives
1 cup Cherry tomatoes, quartered (for garnish)
1 cup Whole pitted ripe olives (for garnish)

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, chopped peppers, and onion until the meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
3
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
4
Stir in the nacho cheese soup, sliced olives, salsa, and water into the meat mixture.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
6
Meanwhile, prepare the corn muffin mix according to the package directions to make the batter.
7
Spread half of the corn muffin batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
8
Spoon the hot meat mixture over the muffin batter layer.
9
Carefully spread the remaining corn muffin batter over the meat mixture to create the top layer.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11
Remove from oven and immediately top with shredded Colby cheese, allowing it to melt slightly.
12
Garnish with quartered cherry tomatoes and whole olives if desired.
13
Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 580.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.1g33%
Saturated Fat 11.3g57%
Cholesterol 92.6mg31%
Sodium 572.0mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 65.8g22%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
Sugars 52.2g
Protein 31.7g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Cover leftovers tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

Substitutions: You can use cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese instead of Colby. For a spicier kick, use a hot salsa instead of mild.

Variation: Add a can of drained kidney beans or corn to the meat mixture for extra fiber and texture.

Tip: Ensure the meat mixture is fully cooked before assembling to prevent undercooking the center of the pie.

Keywords: tamale pie, ground beef, cornbread, mexican, casserole, easy dinner, family meal, cheese, salsa, comfort food, oven baked, beef recipe, peppers, onion, olives, colby cheese, weeknight dinner, crowd pleaser

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