Easy One Pan Tamale Pie

Easy One Pan Tamale Pie

from countryliving.com
Weeknight meals
60 min
6 servings

This super simple dish is a great way to use ground beef.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp.olive oil
  • 1yellow onion, chopped
  • 1red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 clovesgarlic, chopped
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ lb.ground beef
  • 2 ½ c.frozen corn, thawed and divided
  • 4 tsp.chili powder, divided
  • 1can red enchilada sauce
  • 6 oz.cheddar, grated (about 1 1/2 cups) and divided
  • 1package cornbread mix, plus milk and egg as directed on package
  • 1can diced mild hatch chiles

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron or medium ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally, just until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups corn, 2 teaspoons chili powder, enchilada sauce, and 1 cup Cheddar. Remove from heat. 

  2. 2

    Make cornbread according to package directions, adding Hatch chiles, remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and 1 cup corn to the mixture. Spread over beef mixture. Bake until cornbread is cooked through, 42 to 45 minutes. Serve immediately.