Texas Tamale Pie
A comforting and flavorful Texas Tamale Pie featuring seasoned ground beef, zesty black beans, and a creamy cornbread topping, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or meat substitute.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the cornbread topping
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese For topping.
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional) For topping.
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Cornmeal Mixture
- In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, milk, and egg, mixing until smooth.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour half of the cornmeal mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
- Layer the beef mixture over the cornmeal, then pour the remaining cornmeal mixture on top.
Baking
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and black olives over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding jalapeños or swap ground beef for turkey for a lighter option. Top with avocado slices or sour cream for extra creaminess.