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Tamale Pie

Blossom Lady
Feb 18, 2021 07:54 AM
Tamale Pie

If you are a tamale lover and a chili lover then this is a recipe you won’t want to miss out on. I myself completely love the both of them, so when I discovered they could be combined into one I was thrilled. The traditional tamale pie contains corn meal or a cornbread mix, but a traditional tamale dough is made from masa or masa harina (which is a type of corn flour that is often treated with lime juice and has a finer grind than cornmeal). I love the flavor and texture of a tamale dough once it has been cooked. I still dream about the batch of tamales that the sweet Mexican women made for me when I was traveling in Mexico several years ago.

The typical tamale pie usually either consists of ground beef or beans (such as black and pinto). I decided to combine the both of them because when I had it before will all meat, it actually seemed like too much meat, kind of like a chili without beans. One more difference that is not so typical is that I baked the tamale dough on bottom, so it’s more of a crust than a topping like most.

This tamale pie is full of exciting Southwestern flavors and it’s truly delicious. One great thing about this meal is it’s convenience. It is just that, a meal all in one and it contains ingredients that I nearly always have on hand. It may look like a lot of ingredients but a lot of it is spices that you likely have in your cupboard. This family friendly meal is a breeze to put together and may just become a new favorite. If your a fan, don’t forget to top it with hot sauce. I can’t go without the stuff. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic , finely minced
  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 (29 oz) can tomato puree
  • 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups frozen sweet white corn (no thawing necessary)
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
  • 4 oz shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese (I use a combo of both)
  • chopped green onions or cilantro , and sour cream, for serving

Tamale Crust

  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1/2 cup salted butter , cold and diced into pieces
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
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