Tamale Pie, where have you been? One bite sends my taste buds soaring and takes me back to my childhood. I missed you – come back soon!
When was the last time you had tamale pie? It’s been a really long time for me. I don’t know why.
When I was growing up, this was my all time favorite thing my mom made. I loved it when she served this for dinner! Well, this baby has gone back into my regular family dinner rotation!
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Tamale Pie
Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 20 ounces ground beef
- 1 cup corn canned or frozen
- 1 (15-ounces) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounces) can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives sliced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce or more to taste
Topping:
- 1 (8.5-ounce) box corn muffin mix
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a cast-iron skillet, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and cook the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until they are soft or for about 7 minutes. Add the beef and cook until it is no longer pink. Remove any excess fat. Add the rest of the filling ingredients and simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
Make the topping
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk all the topping ingredients together. Drop the corn topping over the filling and then spread it out evenly. Loosely tent top of the skillet with aluminum foil.
- Bake the pie in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to cook for another 15 minutes.
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Source: Adapted From Texas Home Cooking and Better Homes and Gardens
The Food Hound says
I have a recipe for a tamale bake and I love it! Total comfort food with so much less effort than actual tamales!!
Rocky Mountain Woman says
You know, I don't think I've ever had tamale pie!
My German mother wasn't very big on chilis…
Anyway, I guess I can fix that problem right now…maybe tonight?
xxoo,
RMW
Leslie says
I have never had tamale pie…shame on me!
Kathleen says
Oh Barb I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for letting me know. Have a wonderful weekend!!!
The Sewing Loft says
I made this today and it is really good. No beans in the house, so I left them out, and used a 14 oz. can of corn. It is yummy and easy to make. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Barb
Furry Bottoms says
That looks good! My mom is wild about tamales, period. This is a nice variation of it. I gotta try it for her!
Raina says
I have never had tamale pie! It sounds wonderful. I like anything Tex Mex.
Barbara says
Are you ready for this? I've never had a tamale pie!! Sure looks good, though!
Ang says
I have never had tamale pie. Boy have I missed out! This looks incredible and so easy.
Kim says
Yes! Growing up my Mom made the BH&G Tamale Pie all the time and I absolutely love it. It's definitely a family favorite. This one looks delicious, but I do understand what you mean about the trouble of whipping the egg whites. Great post!
That Girl says
I've made something similar with cornbread, but I don't think I've ever had a tamale pie.
bellini valli says
Looks wonderful Kathy!!!!Perfect for a hectic work week!
Sally Darling says
Oh my stars, this looks WONDERFUL…..Boy oh boy, sounds like I might have to make this this weekend! Hello! I'm your new follower!
LemonyRenee' says
I've never had this, I have the turkey in the 'fridge, so I'm making it tomorrow!
Thanks!
Kathleen says
Thanks so much for catching the missing butter! I've amended the recipe. 🙂
Kathleen
The Sewing Loft says
This does sound yummy and I will give it a try. In making the topping, you say “add the butter”, but I don't see butter in the recipe. How much should we add?
Thanks for sharing,
Barb
Ana Powell says
Even the name sounds good ?
Michelle says
Yum!! I have never had a tamale pie and am def going to try this one!!
~Lavender Dreamer~ says
It's been a long time! I just mentioned my Daddy on a post about Jade ite coffee mugs and here I'm going to mention him again! He used to make this in a big cast iron skillet and it was so much better than anything I can come up with now! Makes me hungry to think about it! Hugs! ?
Kacey says
This looks great! It's amazing how many different variations of tamale pies there are. I would love to try this one!