Tex-Mex Style Tamale Pie Recipe

My grandma used to make this Tex-Mex style tamale pie when I was a kid, but I never had the chance to learn the recipe. Luckily, I found this recipe by Rachel cooks with love. It’s very comforting and delicious, just like how I remember it. If you like Mexican food, you should try this.

Ingredients

Meat:

• 1 pound of 80/20 ground beef
• 1/3 chopped medium onion
• 1 chopped Anaheim pepper
• 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cup of diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup of canned corn
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1/4 cup of beef broth
• salt and pepper to taste

Cornbread:

• 1 cup of cornmeal
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon of salt
• one beaten egg
• 2 teaspoons of honey
• 3 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup of whole milk

Enchilada sauce:

• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 2 1/2 tablespoons of flour
• 2 tablespoons of chili powder
• 1 tablespoon of paprika
• 3 cups of beef broth
• 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of oregano
• 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of sugar

For assembly:

• 2 cups of freshly grated Colby jack cheese or any cheese you want

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Instructions

Step 1:

Add the ground beef into a pan over heat and break it down into pieces. Cook until brown, then remove the fat.

Step 2:

Add the chopped onion and Anaheim pepper until the onion is softened. Next, add the minced garlic and saute for a minute.

Step 3:

Pour the diced tomatoes into the beef, then mix well. Next, add the sweet corn, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 cup of beef broth, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Let it simmer on low heat.

Step 4:

Add all the ingredients of the cornbread into a bowl and whisk until well combined.

Step 5:

Spray your skillet with baking spray and transfer the cornbread mixture. Place in a 425F preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or till a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 6:

Make the enchilada sauce. Melt the butter in a pot, then add the flour. Whisk until golden brown. Next, add the chili powder and paprika. Keep stirring until well combined.

Step 7:

Add a little bit of beef broth and mix well. Next, add the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin powder, sugar, and the rest of the beef broth while continuously whisking. Let it come to a boil, then let it simmer.

Step 8:

Make some holes in the cornbread using the end of the wooden spoon. Pour the enchilada sauce on top, and make sure to fill the holes. After that, add the meat mixture on top, then sprinkle the grated cheese.

Step 9:

Set your oven to 350F, place the skillet inside, and bake until the cheese melts. Once done, let it sit for about five minutes, then let it cool for a little bit.

Step 10:

Serve and enjoy!

Tamale Pie Tex-Mex Style