Tamale Pie
Zesty chili-spiced beef and sweet corn baked under a golden cornbread crust that soaks up all the savory juices.
Ingredients (serves 6)
- 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
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl, then stir in the milk and eggs until just combined.
- 4
Spread the cornbread batter over the beef and scatter the remaining cheddar on top.
- 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.
