Easy Cheesy Tamale Pie

Easy Cheesy Tamale Pie

from 12tomatoes.com
40 min
1 servings

Homecooked tamale flavor for your busiest weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated
  • Cilantro, chopped, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter or nonstick spray. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add egg, sour cream, corn, and milk and stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Pour mixture into pie dish and bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the beef:

  4. 4

    In a skillet over medium heat, season beef with chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder and cook until no longer pink.

  5. 5

    Poke cornbread layer all over with a fork and drizzle with enchilada sauce.

  6. 6

    Top with ground beef and shredded cheese and return to oven. Bake until sauce is bubbly and top is golden brown, 10-15 minutes more.

  7. 7

    Let cool five minutes before serving. Enjoy!