Weeknight Tamale Pie
Weeknight Tamale Pie layers seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, tomatoes, and briny black olives under a tender, custardy cornmeal topping. The flavors are warm and peppery with hints of cumin and chili, balanced by a gentle sweetness from the corn. It’s a comforting bake perfect for casual dinners or potluck gatherings.
- Prep10 min
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking or casserole dish with butter.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef and the onion in the hot skillet until the beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the corn, tomatoes, oil, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the milk, cornmeal, and eggs. Stir in the meat mixture. Mix in the olives. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 50 to 60 minutes; the mixture should not be mushy.
- Calories 332.86 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.94 g Good Source
- Carbs 17.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.1 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.04 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 91.62 mg High
- Sodium 295.28 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.77 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.11 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 75.37 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate
- Potassium 129.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 56.53 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.63 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.45 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
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