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Cheesy Tamale Pie

1 h 25 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
from @itsmesaramartinez10 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • lean ground beef (browned and drained)Meat680 g
  • taco seasoning (one packet)Spices1 piece
  • mild red enchilada sauce (one can)Pantry425 g
  • black beans (drained)Pantry425 g
  • frozen corn (frozen)Produce140 g
  • diced green chiles (one can, not drained)Pantry113 g
  • shredded pepper jack (shredded)Dairy227 g
  • corn muffin mix (two boxes)Bakery2 pieces
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy2 pieces
  • milkDairy160 ml
  • cream-style corn (one can)Pantry418 g
  • sour cream (for serving, optional)Dairy60 g
  • salsa (for serving, optional)Pantry60 g

per serving

Nutrition

438kcal

Carbs
41 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
21 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the dish

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Spray a 9x13 dish with cooking spray.
    Step 1

  2. Brown the beef

    • Brown the ground beef in a skillet until no pink remains.
    • Drain if needed.
    Step 2

  3. Mix the cornbread batter

    • Stir together the corn muffin mix, eggs, milk and cream-style corn in a bowl until no dry spots remain.
    Step 3

  4. Build the filling

    • Dump the hot beef into the baking dish.
    • Add the taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, black beans, frozen corn and green chiles.
    • Stir right in the dish and spread flat.
    Step 4

  5. Layer the cheese and batter

    • Sprinkle the pepper jack over the filling.
    • Pour the cornbread batter over the cheese and spread it to the edges.
    Step 5

  6. Bake

    • Bake uncovered at 350°F until a toothpick in the center of the cornbread comes out clean, checking from 50 minutes.
    Step 6

  7. Rest and serve

    • Let the pie rest before scooping.
    • Serve with sour cream or salsa if desired.
    Step 7
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