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Sweet Tamale Pie Recipe
Sweet Tamale Pie represents recipes developed by playing and modifying for 20 years, becoming favorites at gatherings through long development and recipe perfection. This extensively tested recipe demonstrates how patience and persistence create exceptional results that satisfy diverse groups consistently. The 20-year development ensures refined quality.
This sweet tamale pie is a recipe I’ve been playing with and modifying for 20 years. It’s a favorite at work for potluck dinners and is quick and easy to make.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients
Ground Beef Filling:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound lean ground beef
2 (7 ounce) cans Mexican-style corn (such as Green Giant)
1 (8 ounce) jar chunky salsa
1 (7.75 ounce) can Mexican-style hot tomato sauce (such as El Pato)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
Cornbread Topping:
1 (15 ounce) package cornbread mix (such as Krusteaz Honey Cornbread Mix)
⅔ cup milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
2 (7 ounce) cans Mexican-style corn (such as Green Giant), drained
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and garlic to a cold skillet; cook over medium heat until sizzling and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in onion, salt, and black pepper; cook until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir 2 cans Mexican-style corn, salsa, tomato sauce, 1 can chopped green chiles, and taco seasoning into ground beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover skillet, and simmer until liquid has reduced, about 15 minutes. Transfer ground beef filling to a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Combine cornbread mix, milk, vegetable oil, and egg in a bowl; fold in 2 cans drained Mexican-style corn, Mexican cheese blend, 1 can drained green chiles, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spoon cornbread mixture over ground beef filling.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into cornbread comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 430 | Calories |
| 23g | Fat |
| 43g | Carbs |
| 15g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 430 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 23g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 36% |
| Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium 1512mg | 66% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin C 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium 190mg | 15% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 338mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
