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 mins
- 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 348.41 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.96 g Good Source
- Carbs 18.24 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.79 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.5 g High
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 111.29 mg High
- Sodium 295.28 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.88 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.2 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 81.77 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.01 mg Moderate
- Potassium 180.84 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 45.17 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.71 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.05 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
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- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Tamale Pie is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Butter, Chili Powder, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 348.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Tamale Pie?
- It is a Tex-Mex pie recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Weeknight Tamale Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Butter, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Weeknight Tamale Pie?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Tamale Pie?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 348.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Tamale Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
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