Tamale Pie

Tamale Pie is a comfort food classic with beef, corn, and tomatoes topped with a cornbread crust.

EASY TAMALE PIE RECIPE

This is a Mexican meal that is the ultimate comfort food and a family favorite. The meat mixture is seasoned with tomatoes, enchilada sauce, corn, and black olives.

INGREDIENTS

BEEF
ONION
GARLIC
DICED TOMATOES
WHOLE KERNEL CORN – Corn adds a little sweetness. You could also add a can of black beans to bulk it up.
ENCHILADA SAUCE – I like to use mild but if you like a little more spice use a medium heat version. I tried tomato sauce and tomato paste but the enchilada sauce just had the best flavor.
GREEN CHILES
OLIVES
CHILI POWDER
GROUND CUMIN
SHREDDED CHEESE
CORNMEAL – You can find corn flour next to the flour at the grocery store.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE A CORNBREAD MIX?

Yes, the cornbread topping in a traditional tamale pie is a bit more dense than a corn muffin mix but can be used.

And of course the toppings make this dish!

OTHER MEXICAN RECIPES:

Tamale Pie

5 from 4 votes

Tamale Pie is a delicious recipe with the flavor of tamales that the entire family loves

1 ½ lbs ground beef
3/4 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced olives, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin

CORNMEAL TOPPING:

2 cups cornmeal
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until the beef is no longer pink. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Drain.
Add the tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, green chiles, olives, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for about 5 minutes until liquid has reduced. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour in the prepared baking dish.
For the cornmeal topping: Combine all the ingredients and stir well. Pour over beef mixture.
Bake for 35-45 minutes or until cornmeal mixture is firm. Top with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, or pico de gallo. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.