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Texas Tamale Pie Recipe

Texas Tamale Pie Recipe
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Texas Tamale Pie is a comforting and flavorful Tex-Mex dish that combines the elements of a tamale with the ease of a casserole. This hearty pie features a savory ground beef and bean filling topped with a cornmeal crust and melted cheese, creating a satisfying one-dish meal.

Ingredients

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For the Filling:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Cornmeal Crust:

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg

For Topping:

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

    2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

  2. Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

    3. Simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, milk, and egg, mixing until smooth.
  4. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

    5. Pour half of the cornmeal mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.

  5. Layer the beef mixture over the cornmeal, then pour the remaining cornmeal mixture on top.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and black olives over the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
  8. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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Keywords: Texas Tamale Pie, Tamale Casserole, Tex-Mex Recipe, Comfort Food

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