This Texas Tamale Pie brings all the bold, spicy flavors of traditional tamales to an easy-to-make casserole format that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Seasoned ground beef simmers with diced tomatoes and green chilies, cumin, and chili powder until deeply flavorful, then gets topped with a golden cornmeal layer that bakes into a tender, cake-like crust. Sharp cheddar cheese melts on top, creating that irresistible golden, bubbly finish—making this a Tex-Mex comfort food classic that’s hearty, satisfying, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Texas Tamale Pie
Recipe by Daily Disher
Texas Tamale Pie features seasoned ground beef with tomatoes and green chilies layered beneath a golden cornmeal crust, topped with melted cheddar cheese.e with fresh herbs.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Tex-Mex
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
8
Prep time
20 minutes
Cooking time
45 minutes
Calories
350 kcal
1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup cornmeal
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with a capacity to hold the pie mixture.
2.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, and cook the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3.
Add the garlic and ground beef to the skillet, cooking until the beef is browned and fully cooked through.
4.
Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, mixing well to combine.
5.
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan, then gradually whisk in the cornmeal to form a thick mixture.
6.
Spoon the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish, then pour the cornmeal mixture evenly over the top.
7.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the cornmeal topping, then place the dish in the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes.
8.
Remove the tamale pie from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
350kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg
