Description
Cornbread Tamale Pie is a mouthwatering comfort dish that harmoniously blends a spicy filling of seasoned meat, beans, and zesty peppers, all encased in a golden cornbread crust. This delightful casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, offering rich flavors and enticing aromas that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s an impressive dish that guarantees satisfaction at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat. Add onion and bell peppers; cook until softened. Stir in corn, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer while preparing the cornbread batter.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, eggs, and milk until smooth. Fold in cheddar cheese.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly in the baking dish and pour cornbread batter on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg