Description

This Tamale Pie features a delightful blend of savory ground beef, black beans, and a cheesy cornbread crust. It’s a simple, hearty meal that brings the perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it ideal for a quick dinner or cozy family gathering.

Ingredients

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1 ½ pounds 85% lean ground beef
1 poblano or anaheim pepper, seeded and diced
1 small yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 12-ounce bag frozen corn kernels, thawed and divided
1 10-ounce can enchilada sauce
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
4 ounces monterey jack cheese
1 8-ounce package corn bread mix
⅓ cup milk
¼ cup sour cream
1 egg
1 jalapeño, sliced
sour cream, chopped tomato, and sliced jalapeño for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the diced poblano pepper and onion for about 5 minutes, breaking the beef into smaller pieces.
Add the pressed garlic, chili powder, and kosher salt to the skillet. Cook for an additional minute to release the spices' flavors.
Stir in the drained black beans, half of the thawed corn, and enchilada sauce. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Spread the meat mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with half of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
In a separate bowl, combine the cornbread mix with the remaining corn, milk, sour cream, and egg until just moistened. Spread this mixture over the cheese layer.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown. Add the remaining cheese on top and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes until melted.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped tomatoes, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on personal preference.
Ensure you don’t overmix the cornbread batter to maintain a light texture.
For extra kick, add more jalapeño slices or your favorite hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 portion
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg