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Texas Tamale Pie

Savor the Comfort of Texas Tamale Pie in Minutes

Experience Texas Tamale Pie, a comforting and customizable dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or plant-based crumbles for vegetarian
  • 1 medium Onion chopped; or shallots for milder taste
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed; or pinto beans
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies or plain diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Cumin omit if sensitive to spices
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic for robust flavor
  • 1 tsp Salt reduce for low-sodium diets
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper or white pepper for milder flavor
For the Cornmeal Topping
  • 1 cup Cornmeal gluten-free if necessary
  • 1 cup Milk or plant-based milk
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg/applesauce for egg-free
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or dairy-free cheese
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives optional
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro or green onions

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion for about 5-7 minutes until browned and translucent.
  3. Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, milk, and egg. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour half of the cornmeal mixture into the dish.
  6. Spoon the beef mixture over the cornmeal layer evenly.
  7. Pour the remaining cornmeal mixture over the beef layer and spread evenly.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and optional black olives on top.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and firm.
  10. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure even layers for uniform cooking and check for gluten-free ingredients where necessary. Allow to rest before slicing.

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