Description
Irresistible Texas Tamale Pie Recipe in Just 45 Minutes is a delightful mix of hearty flavors that transforms your meal into a festive Tex-Mex experience. This comforting dish combines savory ground beef, protein-packed black beans, and sweet corn, enveloped in a zesty sauce and topped with a golden cornbread crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. With a cooking time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful pie without breaking a sweat. Customize it with your favorite toppings like guacamole or pico de gallo for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 cup Onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1–2 Jalapeno Peppers, diced
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Red Salsa
- 1 (10-ounce) can Enchilada Sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 2 boxes Jiffy cornbread Mix
- 2 Eggs
- 2/3 cup Milk
- Sour Cream, for garnish
- Chopped Tomatoes or pico de gallo, for garnish
- Cilantro, for garnish
- Guacamole, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat and drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion, garlic, and jalapenos; sauté until softened (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in chipotle chili powder, paprika, salt, cumin, and black pepper.
- Pour in red salsa and enchilada sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fold in black beans and corn; transfer mixture to a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix Jiffy cornbread mix with eggs and milk; spread over the filling.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the cornbread is golden brown.
- Garnish with sour cream, chopped tomatoes or pico de gallo, cilantro, and guacamole before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg