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Irresistible Texas Tamale Pie Recipe Ready in Just 45 Minutes

Irresistible Texas Tamale Pie Recipe in Just 45 Minutes

A delightful and easy recipe for Texas Tamale Pie that can be made in just 45 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef and drain.
  3. Add tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the beef.
  4. In a bowl, mix cornmeal with water.
  5. Layer the beef mixture in a baking dish, followed by the cornmeal mixture.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle cheese on top.
  8. Bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Add jalapeños for extra heat.
  • Serve with sour cream and salsa.

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Keywords: Texas Tamale Pie, Quick Recipes, Easy Dinner