Best Tamale Pie

Best Tamale Pie

by Austin Simpson 2 years ago
3.3 (4)
1 hour
661.8 kcal
65.1 g carbs
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Description

Grandmother's recipe. Cornmeal with tomatoes, ground beef, corn, and tomatoes.

Ingredients
  • cooking spray
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can corn
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • 1 (6 ounce) can small pitted black olives
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2. Cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in corn, tomatoes, chili powder, and salt; simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes. Stir in cornmeal. Add tomato juice and olives.
  3. 3. Pour beef mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4. Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 661.8 kcal
carbohydrates: 65.1 g
protein: 37 g
saturated fat: 12.3 g
cholesterol: 104 mg
sodium: 2159.4 mg
fiber: 7.2 g
sugar: 14.6 g