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Texas Tamale Pie: The Genius One-Dish Wonder That’ll Make You Forget About Takeout Forever

Texas tamale pie slice showing cornbread topping and seasoned beef filling with garnishes

Texas Tamale Pie is a hearty and flavorful casserole featuring a spicy beef, bean, and corn filling topped with a golden cornbread crust. Perfect for Tex-Mex lovers and easy to prepare for a family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1–2 Jalapeno Peppers, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 cups Red Salsa
  • 1 10-ounce can Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 15-ounce can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-ounce can Corn, drained
  • 2 boxes Jiffy Cornbread Mix
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2/3 cup Milk
  • Sour Cream (for garnish)
  • Chopped Tomatoes or Pico de Gallo (for garnish)
  • Cilantro (for garnish)
  • Guacamole (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13 inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a sauté pan, cook the ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeno peppers until the beef is no longer pink.
  3. While the beef is cooking, combine the cornbread mix, eggs, and milk in a bowl. Stir just until combined.
  4. Add chipotle chili powder, paprika, salt, cumin, and black pepper to the cooked meat. Stir to mix well.
  5. Stir in the red salsa, enchilada sauce, black beans, and corn until everything is evenly combined.
  6. Spread the meat mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  7. Spoon the cornbread batter over the meat mixture and spread it to cover evenly.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cornbread layer comes out clean.
  9. Remove from oven and top with desired garnishes like sour cream, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, or guacamole.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the number of jalapeños to control the spice level.
  • You can use homemade cornbread batter instead of Jiffy mix if preferred.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Serve with a side salad or Mexican rice for a complete meal.

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