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Easy Tamale Pie
This recipe is quick and easy for weeknights, making smart use of your favorite cornbread mix. It's simply delicious for all your busy weeknights.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Amy Dong📖 chewoutloud
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- skillet
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat: Adjust oven rack to lower middle position and heat oven to 450F*
2
Aromatics: In a 12 inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat, warm up the oil until hot. Add onion, chili powder, and 1/2 tsp salt and cook just until onion is soft. Stir in garlic and cook 30 more seconds.
oil2 tablespoonsonion (minced)1
3
Cook: Stir in ground beef, drained beans, and drained tomatoes. Cook and break up the meat with a spatula until fully browned, about ⏱️ 5 min. Off heat, stir in cheese. Season with kosher salt to taste. Add more chili powder if desired. Smooth beef mixture into an even layer in the skillet.
ground beef (90% lean)1 lbdiced tomatoes (drained)14.5 ozkosher salt
4
Prepare Cornbread: According to package instructions, mix the cornbread batter. Spread cornbread batter evenly on top of the beef mixture in skillet.
ground beef (90% lean)1 lb
5
Bake: Bake until edges are golden brown, approx. ⏱️ 15 minutes. Check center of cornbread for doneness. If needed, cover loosely with foil and bake another ⏱️ 5 minutes or until center is cooked through. Let rest at room temperature ⏱️ 10 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
611 kcal
fat Content
28 g
serving Size
1 g
fiber Content
18 g
sugar Content
19 g
sodium Content
697 mg
protein Content
41 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
67 mg
carbohydrate Content
100 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
unsaturated Fat Content
17 g
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