Tamale Pie
Dinner · Mexican
Zesty chili-spiced beef and sweet corn baked under a golden cornbread crust that soaks up all the savory juices.
Recipe code AC5LX7 · enter it in Anychef
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 can canned tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 5
Heat oven to 400°F. Brown the ground beef with the diced onion in an oven-safe 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, about 7 minutes, and drain excess fat.
- Step 2 of 5
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, canned tomatoes, corn, and 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes, then stir in 1 cup of cheddar.
- Step 3 of 5
Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl, then stir in the milk and eggs until just combined.
- Step 4 of 5
Spread the cornbread batter over the beef and scatter the remaining cheddar on top.
- Step 5 of 5
Bake at 400°F until the cornbread is golden and a toothpick comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
