Texas Tamale Pie
Texas Tamale Pie features seasoned ground beef with tomatoes and green chilies layered beneath a golden cornmeal crust, topped with melted cheddar cheese.e with fresh herbs.
8
servings20
minutes45
minutes350
kcal1
hour5
minutesIngredients
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup cornmeal
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with a capacity to hold the pie mixture.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, and cook the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ground beef to the skillet, cooking until the beef is browned and fully cooked through.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, mixing well to combine.
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan, then gradually whisk in the cornmeal to form a thick mixture.
- Spoon the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish, then pour the cornmeal mixture evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the cornmeal topping, then place the dish in the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the tamale pie from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing to serve.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 350kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
This Texas Tamale Pie brings all the bold, spicy flavors of traditional tamales to an easy-to-make casserole format that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Seasoned ground beef simmers with diced tomatoes and green chilies, cumin, and chili powder until deeply flavorful, then gets topped with a golden cornmeal layer that bakes into a tender, cake-like crust. Sharp cheddar cheese melts on top, creating that irresistible golden, bubbly finish—making this a Tex-Mex comfort food classic that’s hearty, satisfying, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
