Instead of Taco Tuesday, why not enjoy Tamale Tuesday this week? This creative skillet casserole features a hearty Tex-Mex filling (with meat, beans, tomato and corn!) and a soft cornbread “tamale” topping that melts in your mouth. Need a veg version? Simply sub in plant-based crumbles for the ground beef. Delight your fam with something different for dinner! Or, whip up this dish and divvy it into containers for meal prep made easy.
Skillet Tamale Pie with Cornbread Topping
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 People
Calories 324 kcal
Ingredients
Tamale Pie
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
Topping:
- 2 cups masa harina
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 cup oat milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp. egg replacer + 2 Tbsp. water
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
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In a medium pot, cook ground beef on medium-high heat until cooked through.
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Drain any excess fat by pushing meat to one side of pot, absorbing oil with paper towels. (Note: Take caution working with hot oil.)
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Stir in spices, corn, beans and tomatoes.
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Pour meat and veggies into a cast iron skillet or 9-inch baking pan.
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In medium mixing bowl, stir together masa, salt, water, milk and egg.
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Evenly spread masa over meat and veggie mixture.
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Bake 20-25 minutes until brown on top.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Skillet Tamale Pie with Cornbread Topping
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 484mg20%
Potassium 442mg13%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 382IU8%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 123mg12%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.