Description
A comforting Tamale Pie Mix-Up featuring savory filling with a golden cornmeal topping, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal or masa harina
- 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or shredded chicken (or hearty mushrooms and black beans for vegetarian)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño or poblano, diced (optional for heat)
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup stock (vegetable or chicken)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro and lime for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, then add protein. Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Make the cornmeal topping: Whisk cornmeal with warm water or stock, egg, melted butter, and salt. Let rest for a few minutes. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Assemble and bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spoon filling into a buttered skillet, then spread cornmeal topping over the filling. Dot with extra butter. Bake for 25–35 minutes until golden.
- Rest and serve: Let pie sit for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime before serving.
Notes
For a creamier topping, stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Tamale Pie, comfort food, casserole, family dinner, vegetarian, beef, cornmeal
