Easy Tamale Pie Recipe with Cornmeal Crust

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x9 baking dish (or 10xor make the whole thing in a 10 inch oven safe skillet such as a cast iron pan.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet (10-12 inch) over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned, breaking apart, stirring often. Drain any grease from the skillet.

Step 3

Stir in the tomatoes, corn, black beans, olives, chiles, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder and salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and simmer until thickened; about 10 minutes. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish, or if using the same pan, remove from heat.

Step 4

This is so much better for you and tastier than Jiffy Mix. In a medium bowl combine cornmeal, milk, sugar, corn, and eggs just until moistened and combined. Stir in cheese and allow to sit while the tamale pie mixture simmers. It will thicken as it sits.

Step 5

Once ground beef casserole mixture is done, spoon cornbread topping on top, spreading evenly.

Step 6

Bake uncovered in a preheated oven for 40-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and tamale pie is bubbly.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve with a little sour cream, avocado slices, salsa if desired.