Mexican Shepherd’s Pie With Cornmeal Buttermilk Topping

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 0
Mexican Shepherd's Pie with Cornmeal Buttermilk Topping
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon butter , melted
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup onion , chopped
1 cup green bell peppers or 1 cup red bell pepper , chopped
1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and diced ( optional )
1 can tomato sauce
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup corn

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
528
Sugar
10g
Fat
29g
This Mexican Shepherd's Pie with Cornmeal Buttermilk Topping is a twist on the traditional shepherd's pie. It's flavored with Mexican spices such as chili powder and taco seasoning, giving it a unique and delicious taste. The cornmeal buttermilk topping is something you definitely don’t want to miss out on! It’s light, fluffy, and pairs perfectly with the savory beef filling. It's a great comfort food that can be served for dinner and is definitely worth the effort it takes to prepare!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, flour, baking soda, and salt.
3.Add cornmeal, whisk until smooth; set batter aside.
4.In a large skillet, cook beef, onions, and bell peppers until beef is browned
5.Pour off any grease, add jalapeno, tomato sauce, chili powder, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
6.Simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in corn.
7.Pour beef mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
8.Spread cornmeal batter over the beef mixture.
9.Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until filling is hot and bubbly and the topping is lightly browned.

PROS

This Mexican Shepherd’s Pie with Cornmeal Buttermilk Topping is filling and flavorful.

The juicy tomato and chili sauce mixed with the ground beef is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
The light and fluffy cornmeal topping is a great contrast to the savory layers of beef and veggies.

CONS

It can be quite time consuming to prepare this dish, so it might not be the best option for a quick dinner.

Also, it’s not the healthiest meal on the block, containing a lot of carbs and fat.

However, it is a great source of protein and will definitely keep you full for some time!

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although not the healthiest meal, this Mexican Shepherd’s Pie with Cornmeal Buttermilk Topping does offer some benefits.
The red bell peppers contain a ton of vitamin C and antioxidants which help protect your cells from damage.
The beef is also a great source of iron which helps transport oxygen throughout the body.

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