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Family Favorite Tamale Pie Recipe

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This tamale pie recipe has a flavorful beef and tomato filling, and a Martha White Mexican Style Cornbread topping.
4 from 3 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 can 14.5-ounces diced tomatoes, drained
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup sliced green olives with pimento optional
  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese shredded (about 1 cup shredded)
  • Martha White Mexican Style Cornbread and Muffin
  • Mix 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 egg beaten

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Prepare the Filling: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil until hot. Add the onion, green pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the ground beef to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally to break up the meat, until browned, for about 5 to 10 minutes. Once the meat is browned, add the onion mixture back to the pan. Stir in the corn, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and salt. Stir well. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand while preparing the cornbread topping.
  • Prepare the Cornbread Topping: In a bowl, whisk together the cornbread mix, milk and egg, until smooth.
  • Assemble and Bake the Pie: Stir the olives and shredded cheese into the beef mixture and pour it into a 9x13-inch baking dish, smoothing the top. Pour the cornbread batter over the filling, using a spatula to spread it into an even layer. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the pie to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
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