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Tamale Pie with Cornmeal Crust
This tamale casserole with ground beef is a great weeknight meal.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 Stephanie Manley📖 copykat
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●pan
- ●oven
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a saucepan, combine the cornmeal, salt, and water. Gradually add the evaporated milk, stirring constantly.
2
Add the shortening to the mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens (about ⏱️ 5 minutes).
3
Remove from the heat, cover, and let cool while preparing the filling.
4
Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a shallow 9x13-inch baking pan.
5
In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the ground beef and onion until the onion softens and the beef is almost browned. Drain any excess fat.
ground beef1 pound
6
Spread half of the cornmeal mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
7
Spoon the beef filling over the cornmeal layer, spreading it evenly.
ground beef1 pound
8
Top with the remaining cornmeal mixture, carefully spreading it to cover the beef filling completely.
ground beef1 pound
9
Bake in the preheated oven for ⏱️ 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
10
Remove from the oven and let stand for ⏱️ 5 minutes before cutting into squares to serve.
Nutrition Facts
calories
220 kcal
fat Content
14 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
323 mg
protein Content
11 g
cholesterol Content
43 mg
carbohydrate Content
10 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
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