Description
Make this simple, comforting Tamale Pie casserole using ground beef and a quick cornbread topping for a satisfying weeknight Tex-Mex dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (10 ounce) can mild red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (8.5 ounce) package cornbread mix (like Jiffy)
- Ingredients listed on cornbread mix box (usually milk and egg)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate or an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir the black beans, enchilada sauce, corn, chili powder, cumin, and salt into the meat mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Spread this mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared pie plate.
- Prepare the cornbread batter according to the package directions, using the liquid and egg amounts specified on the box.
- Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the meat filling.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the pie from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the Tamale Pie cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add 1/4 cup of diced jalapeños to the meat filling.
- You can substitute ground turkey for the ground beef if you prefer a lighter meal.
- This casserole freezes well before baking; cover tightly and freeze up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 75