Description
Texas Tamale Pie is a flavorful dish that combines ground beef, black beans, and a cornmeal topping, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until beef is browned and onion is soft, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal, milk, and egg until smooth.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour half the cornmeal mixture into the dish, spreading evenly.
- Layer beef mixture over cornmeal, then pour remaining cornmeal mixture on top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and black olives on top.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until top is golden and set.
- Let cool 10 minutes, then garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Optional: adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm with additional garnishes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex