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Easy Tamale Pie Casserole

A close-up of a hearty slice of Tamale Pie, featuring a cornbread topping over a savory filling of ground meat and corn.
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A simple weeknight casserole that captures the flavors of tamales with a savory chili-like base and a cornbread topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup corn muffin mix
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is tender. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), kidney beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Pour the meat mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together the corn muffin mix, egg, and milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Pour the corn muffin batter evenly over the meat mixture in the baking dish.
  9. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the batter.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the tamale pie cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.
  • You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, or avocado.

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