Tex-Mex Beef Tamale Pie
Seasoned ground beef topped with a soft cornmeal crust and baked until golden. A weeknight-friendly take on classic tamale pie that comes together in under an hour.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high. Cook ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
Step 2
Add diced onion to the beef and cook until softened, ~3 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in enchilada sauce. Simmer for 3 minutes until heated through.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk cornmeal, broth, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 5
Pour cornmeal mixture evenly over the beef layer. Do not stir.
Step 6
Sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until topping is golden and set.
Step 7
Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- small bowl
- whisk
- spoon
- oven
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