Made with AI
Classic Tamale Pie
Ingredients
- lean ground beef400 g
- diced onion1 cup
- diced bell pepper1 cup
- garlic, minced2 cloves
- canned diced tomatoes1 cup
- canned corn kernels, drained1 cup
- canned black beans, drained and rinsed1 cup
- chili powder1 tablespoon
- cumin1 teaspoon
- salt1 teaspoon
- cornmeal1 cup
- low-fat milk1 cup
- large egg1 piece
- baking powder1 teaspoon
- shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese0,5 cup
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the lean ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- 3
Add the diced onion, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- 4
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, corn kernels, black beans, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend. Remove from heat.
- 5
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, low-fat milk, large egg, and baking powder until smooth.
- 6
Lightly grease a 9-inch (23 cm) baking dish. Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly in the dish.
- 7
Pour the cornmeal batter over the beef mixture, spreading it to cover the filling.
- 8
Sprinkle the shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornmeal topping is golden and cooked through.
- 10
Let the tamale pie cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
