Easy Beef Tamale Pie
Dec 30, 2025 02:40 AM
This easy Beef Tamale Pie is layered with fluffy cornbread, saucy ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese to make the ultimate one-dish Mexican casserole for weeknight dinners!
Beef Tamale Pie is one of those dishes that checks every box: it’s warm, cheesy, hearty, and easy to throw together. With a cornbread base, a saucy seasoned beef layer, and a blanket of melted cheddar on top, it’s comfort food at its best. Whether you’re feeding a family, meal prepping, or just craving a down-home dinner, this easy tamale pie is a total win.
A tamale is a traditional dish made of masa (a dough made from cornmeal) that is typically filled with meats, cheeses, chilies, or beans, then wrapped in corn husks (or sometimes banana leaves) and steamed until firm. This recipe takes those flavors and textures and turns them into a delicious casserole using a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 2 boxes Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 cans Creamed Corn
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 pounds Ground beef
- 1 small Onion, diced
- 1 can Enchilada sauce
- 6 ounces Shredded cheddar cheese
Enchilada sauce
- ¼ cup Vegetable oil or Canola oil
- 3 tablespoons Flour
- 8 tablespoons Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoon Onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Red wine Vinegar
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
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