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Tamale Pie

Tamale pie has beef in a zesty sauce topped with a simple cornbread topping and baked until fluffy and golden.

Ingredients :

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper diced, green or red
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¾ cup enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • Topping
  • 1 box corn muffin mix 8.5 oz
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup corn kernels canned, fresh, or frozen
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions :

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Combine beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a 10" ovenproof skillet. Cook until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
  • Add taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Simmer until water evaporates. Stir in enchilada sauce. Top with 1 ½ cups of cheese.
  • Combine corn muffin mix, sour cream, corn, milk ,and egg. Spread over the beef mixture.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bake 35-40 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve.