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Texas Tamale Pie

A comforting and hearty dish featuring ground beef, beans, cornmeal, and cheese, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the beef mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the cornmeal layer
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
For topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional) optional topping
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, milk, and egg, mixing until smooth.
  5. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour half of the cornmeal mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Layer the beef mixture over the cornmeal, then pour the remaining cornmeal mixture on top.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and black olives over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
  2. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with a salad or tortilla chips. Optional toppings include sour cream, guacamole, or salsa. Great for sharing at potlucks or gatherings.