Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-up Recipe

Name: Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-up Recipe
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup plain yellow cornmeal; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups chopped yellow onion (about 2 medium onions); 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 garlic cloves); 1 large green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 pound ground beef; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1 cup frozen or drained canned corn; 1 cup cup drained canned sliced black olives; 2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. chili powder; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 ½ cups); Sour cream (optional); Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

6 Ratings
6 Reviews

This one-pan wonder feeds a crowd.

By Southern Living Test Kitchen

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Recipe Summary

total:

1 hr 40 mins

active:

35 mins

Yield:

Serves 8

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Looking for an easy, one-pan way to feed a crowd? This homey, comforting casserole will fit the bill nicely. Ground beef, cornmeal, tomato sauce, and corn combine with a layer of gooey cheese to make a hearty take on tamale pie, minus the layers. Serve this dish with a big green salad and dinner is done!

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together milk and cornmeal; set aside.

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Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 8 to 9 minutes. Add beef; cook, stirring often, until meat crumbles and is no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
Step 3
Stir beef mixture into cornmeal mixture. Stir in tomato sauce, corn, olives, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Transfer to a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
Step 4
Bake in preheated oven until set and well browned around edges, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven, and bake until cheese melts, 3 to 4 minutes. If desired, top servings with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro.

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Southern Living Member

04/28/2022

It is better the day after. Consistency is loose. We ended up eating this, with chips, as a dip. I might try it again, but change the measurements for the milk and cornmeal.

Southern Living Member

02/23/2022

There is no pie in this Tamale. Did not enjoy.

Southern Living Member

09/09/2021

The cornmeal made this casserole the consistency of dog food mush. It had little flavor and it certainly didn't taste anything like tamales. This recipe is not up to Southern Living standards and I would not recommend it.

gentlearts

08/30/2021

I made this as directed, but I can’t get past the appearance. It looks like a pile of dog food. I expected the corn meal would rise and become a topping, but it did not.

ZAKKIE

02/25/2021

I've had this recipe saved for some time now and just made it recently. It is delicious, especially the leftovers. I do wish it had more of the corn tamale taste so next time, I may up the cornmeal-milk combination.

Southern Living Member

01/31/2021

Absolutely wonderful recipe. Followed the recipe except added more cheese. Makes great leftovers - just keeps getting better. My great-grandson (2) has had it twice and loves it. We are a four-generation household and we all loved it. We really love the mix-up version!

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