Layered Tamale Pie

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 4
Layered Tamale Pie: A Mexican-inspired casserole dish perfect for family gatherings
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Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 lb ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
2 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups corn kernels
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
8 corn tortillas
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 3 cups Mexican blend cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
568
Sugar
8g
Fat
36g
Layered Tamale Pie is a Mexican-inspired casserole dish that combines some of the most delicious Mexican flavors. This dish is a perfect way to use up some leftovers or ingredients that are lying around in your kitchen. The layers of corn tortillas, beef, tomato sauce, and cheese make it a complete and satisfying meal. The dish is perfect for feeding a crowd without much effort. You can add some avocado, sour cream, or fresh cilantro as toppings to add some freshness to the dish. This is a great dish for meal-prep, and you can easily make it in advance and reheat it when needed.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
3.Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until brown. Drain the excess fat.
4.Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet. Stir and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
5.Add canned tomatoes and corn to the skillet. Mix well.
6.Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10-12 minutes.
7.In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal with 3/4 cup water and 2 teaspoons olive oil.
8.Cut the corn tortillas into bite-sized pieces.
9.Take a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread a layer of cornmeal mixture on the bottom of the dish.
10.Add a layer of tortilla pieces.
11.Add half of the meat mixture on top of the tortilla layer.
12.Add a layer of cheese on top of the meat mixture.
13.Repeat layers with remaining tortilla pieces, meat mixture, and cheese.
14.Cover the dish with foil.
15.Bake for 25-30 minutes.
16.Remove the foil from the dish and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
17.Remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

PROS

Layered Tamale Pie is easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for feeding a crowd.
The dish is a complete meal in itself, and you don’t need any sides to go with it.
It is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories and fat due to the cheese and ground beef.
It may not be suitable for people who are on a low-fat or low-calorie diet.
The dish also contains gluten due to the corn tortillas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish provides a good amount of protein due to the ground beef and cheese. It also contains fiber, vitamins, and minerals from the corn and canned tomatoes. However, the dish may be high in sodium due to the taco seasoning. It is recommended to use low-sodium taco seasoning or make your own seasoning at home to reduce sodium intake.

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