Mexican Tamale Pie

4.66 from 78 votes

This is a delicious and hearty Mexican Tamale Pie recipe that is packed with flavor. A layer of cornbread topped with a layer of deliciously seasoned meat, cheese and more, and baked until the cheese is hot and bubbly.

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Total Time1 5

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Mexican Tamale Pie, Tamale Pie, Tamale Pie Recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 560kcal

Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

For the Meat Mixture

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
19 ounce red enchilada sauce
4 ounce can diced green chilies
2.25 ounce can sliced black olives, drained
15 ounce Can whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1½ cups Colby jack or pepper jack

For the Cornbread

2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix
2- 15 ounce cans creamed corn
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° and spray a large, deep 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

For the Cornbread

In a large bowl, mix cornbread mix, sour cream, creamed corn and eggs together until combined.
Spoon into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.

For the Meat Mixture

In a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat, add ground beef and onions. Cook until meat is no longer pink and onions are tender. Drain and return to pan.
Sprinkle with seasonings, stir to combine and cook for a few minutes.
Pour enchilada sauce, whole kernel corn, black olives and diced green chilies into pan. Stir.
Add sharp cheddar cheese to meat mixture, stir until melted.
Pour ground beef mixture over cornbread, top with shredded Colby jack cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate.

Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.

Recipe inspired from whatsmomcookin

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