Awesome Easy Tamale Pie

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 1

Awesome Easy Tamale Pie recipe with a crispy corn crust and savory beef filling

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

440

Sugar

10g

Fat

22g

If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner that will satisfy the whole family, look no further than this Awesome Easy Tamale Pie recipe. With a crispy cornbread crust and a savory beef and bean filling, this tamale pie is a hearty and filling meal that can be made in under an hour. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter's night or a busy weeknight when you don't have a lot of time to cook.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
2.	In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until browned.
3.	Drain any excess fat and stir in the garlic salt and salsa. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
4.	Spread the refried beans in the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish.
5.	Pour the beef mixture over the beans.
6.	In a separate bowl, combine the Jiffy cornbread mix, egg, and milk until well mixed.
7.	Spread the cornbread mixture evenly over the beef mixture.
8.	Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through.

PROS

This tamale pie is an easy and affordable meal that can be made in just a few simple steps.

The crispy cornbread crust is the perfect complement to the savory beef and bean filling.

Leftovers can be reheated easily for a quick and satisfying meal.

CONS

This tamale pie is not a low calorie or low fat dish.

The refried beans and cornbread mix both contain a fair amount of sodium, so it’s important to watch your intake if you are on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this tamale pie is not the healthiest dish, it does contain some nutritional benefits.
The ground beef provides a good source of protein, while the beans are high in fiber.
The cornbread mix contains some essential vitamins and minerals, including iron and thiamin.

	1 lb ground beef
	1 medium yellow onion
	1/4 teaspoon garlic salt , to taste
	1 can of your favorite salsa , we like medium hot
	1 can refried beans
	1 package Jiffy cornbread mix
	1 egg
	1/3 cup milk