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Bold & Spicy Texas Tamale Pie Recipe!

Texas Tamale Pie Recipe

This bold and hearty Texas Tamale Pie blends seasoned beef, beans, corn, and zesty salsa beneath a golden cornbread crust perfect for weeknights, family dinners, or casual Tex-Mex cravings.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southwestern American, tex mex
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Calories: 282kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 9

Equipment

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 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

Cornbread Crust:

  • 2 boxes Jiffy cornbread Mix
  • 2 Egg
  • 2/3 cup Milk

Garnish:

  • Sour Cream
  • Chopped Tomatoes or pico de gallo
  • Cilantro
  • Guacamole

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned.
    In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned.
  • Add jalapeños, chipotle powder, paprika, salt, cumin, black pepper, salsa, and enchilada sauce. Let it simmer.
    Add jalapeños, chipotle powder, paprika, salt, cumin, black pepper, salsa, and enchilada sauce. Let it simmer.
  • Stir in black beans and corn, then pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
    Stir in black beans and corn, then pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix Jiffy cornbread mix with eggs and milk until combined.
    In a bowl, mix Jiffy cornbread mix with eggs and milk until combined.
  • Pour cornbread batter over the meat mixture and spread evenly.
    Pour cornbread batter over the meat mixture and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the top is golden and firm.
  • Let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sour cream, chopped tomatoes or pico de gallo, cilantro, and Guacamole.
    Bold & Spicy Texas Tamale Pie Recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 933mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 599IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg