Iron Skillet Tamale Pie

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 14
Iron Skillet Tamale Pie - A Hearty Mexican Classic
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chuck
1 onion , chopped
1 red bell pepper , chopped
1 can enchilada sauce
1 can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix
1 cup cream-style corn
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 can green chilies ( optional )
salsa
avocados or guacamole

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
685
Sugar
7g
Fat
39g
Iron Skillet Tamale Pie is a popular Mexican classic that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a one-pot meal that combines a rich and flavorful meat filling with a soft and fluffy cornbread topping. In Mexico, this dish is often served as a substitute for tamales, as it is quicker and easier to make. It is perfect for feeding a crowd and can be customized to suit individual taste preferences. The dish is easy to make, comforting, and packed with flavor, making it a staple for any Mexican-inspired meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and heat a large iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add the ground chuck, onion, and bell pepper to the skillet and cook the meat until browned and the vegetables are soft.
3.Drain any excess fat and stir in the enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cheddar cheese. Mix well and set aside.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornmeal mix, cream-style corn, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, chili powder, and green chilies (if using) until well combined.
5.Spoon the cornmeal mixture evenly over the top of the meat mixture in the skillet.
6.Bake the skillet tamale pie for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7.Serve hot with salsa and avocados or guacamole on the side.

PROS

This tamale pie is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for feeding a large group.

The cornbread topping is soft, fluffy, and textured, while the meat filling is savory, full of flavor, and hearty.

The dish is easy to customize and can be adapted to suit individual taste preferences.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat, with little nutritional value, especially if made with ground beef.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, and leaner meat options such as ground turkey can be used in place of ground beef to make it a healthier alternative.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest option, it does contain some beneficial nutrients.
Cornmeal is rich in fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B. Ground chuck is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc.

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