This tamale pie recipe is one of the great American casseroles. Spicy beef, sweet corn, and cheese sandwiched between layers of cornbread. This tamale pie is simple to make and uses Jiffy corn muffin mix to speed things up.
Of course, this will also work perfectly with your favorite homemade cornbread recipe.
Ingredients
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2 pounds ground beef
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2 cups diced peppers (of your choice)
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1 (16-ounce) jar roasted tomato salsa
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon chipotle pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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Cooking spray
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2 boxes Jiffy corn muffin/bread mix, divided, or enough cornbread batter for 2 (9 x 9-inch) pans
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2 large eggs, divided
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2/3 cup milk, divided
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8 ounces frozen corn, thawed
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4 ounces cheddar cheese, divided
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4 ounces pepper jack cheese, divided
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Place a large pan over medium heat and add the beef and peppers. Using a wooden spoon, break up the meat into small pieces while it cooks.
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Once the meat is in small pieces, add the salsa, salt, chipotle, and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Continue to break up any larger pieces of beef as it simmers.
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Remove from heat and reserve. Skim any residual fat that comes to the surface.
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Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
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Mix up 1 of the boxes of Jiffy according to directions using 1 of the eggs and 1/3 cup of the milk, and spread evenly in the bottom of the dish.
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Top with the corn and then half the cheese.
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Spoon over the beef mixture evenly, and press down lightly.
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Mix up the other box of Jiffy with the remaining egg and milk and then fold in the remaining cheese.
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Spread evenly over the top, leaving a small space (1/2 inch) around the edges.
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Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet pan to catch any drips, and place in a preheated 350 F oven.
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Bake for 1 hour.
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Allow to rest for 15 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy.
Tips
- Make your own homemade roasted tomato salsa to use in this dish.
- Use whatever type of peppers you desire, if you like a little more heat, add in some green chiles.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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754 | Calories |
38g | Fat |
57g | Carbs |
46g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 754 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 38g | 49% |
Saturated Fat 15g | 77% |
Cholesterol 177mg | 59% |
Sodium 1363mg | 59% |
Total Carbohydrate 57g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 23% |
Total Sugars 18g | |
Protein 46g | |
Vitamin C 52mg | 258% |
Calcium 327mg | 25% |
Iron 6mg | 31% |
Potassium 880mg | 19% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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