Tamale Pie

5 from 1 vote

Tamale Pie is a classic that is getting a delicious update in this great recipe. You will love this from scratch comfort food!

Prep Time5

Cook Time50

Total Time55

Servings: servings

Calories: 577kcal

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a dutch oven over medium heat, add the ground beef. Once it has been broken up and begins to brown, add the onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and the beef is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 small yellow onion, 1 jalapeno pepper, 4 garlic cloves
Stir the tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper into the beef mixture. Remove from the heat. Stir in the corn and cheese, and set aside.
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, 4 ounces green chilies, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup frozen corn, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese

Whisk together the milk and the vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
1 cup milk, 1 tablespoon vinegar
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
1 cup all purpose flour, 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon table salt
In another bowl whisk together the milk mixture, eggs, and oil.
1 large egg, 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

Spread the beef mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with the cornbread mixture.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown at the edges. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving with sour cream, fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro.