Tamale Pie – A Flavorful Fiesta for Your Taste Buds! 🌶️🧀
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
Description:
If you’re craving a hearty, no-fuss casserole that bursts with Mexican-inspired flavors, look no further! This Tamale Pie recipe, lovingly adopted in February 2005, has undergone a delightful transformation with updated can sizes and streamlined instructions. While it may not claim gourmet status, its taste and heartiness pleasantly surprised us – a truly satisfying dish that both DH (Dear Husband) and I thoroughly enjoyed. Forget any reservations about canned tamales; this dish elevates them to a level that rivals traditional ones in taste and texture.
Recipe Category: Vegetable
Keywords: Meat, Mexican, < 60 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
- 2 onions
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 cans canned corn niblets
- 1 can sliced ripe olives
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 894.5
- Fat: 47.3g
- Saturated Fat: 22.3g
- Cholesterol: 169.5mg
- Sodium: 2255.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 66.1g
- Fiber: 11.8g
- Sugar: 9.2g
- Protein: 54.2g
Servings: 4
Instructions:
- 🌡️ Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- 🔥 In a large skillet, cook the onions, garlic, and ground beef until the meat is browned and crumbly.
- 🍲 Drain the excess fat from the skillet.
- 🌽 Add the diced tomatoes with juice, canned corn niblets, sliced ripe olives, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 🌶️ Stir gently and heat through, letting those flavors mingle into a savory symphony.
- 🍽️ Transfer the mixture to a generously greased 8 x 12 inch casserole dish, ensuring every bit of goodness is captured.
- 🧀 Top it off with about 1/2 pound of grated sharp cheddar cheese, letting it become a golden crown on your flavorful creation.
- 🍳 Bake, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes until bubbly around the edges, creating an enticing aroma that will fill your kitchen.
- ❄️ If you’re planning ahead, know that this casserole can be frozen. Simply bring it to room temperature and bake at 350 for about an hour or until bubbly and heated through.
Embrace the simplicity, savor the flavors, and let this Tamale Pie transport you to a culinary fiesta that delights the senses. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or as a make-ahead freezer meal, this recipe is a keeper for those who appreciate the joy of uncomplicated yet delicious comfort food. Let the vibrant colors and bold tastes of this Tamale Pie bring warmth to your table and smiles to your loved ones! 🌮🎉
