This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

- - Old-Fashioned Pancakes See how to make classic diner-style pancakes. »
- - Top Grilling Recipes The best of burgers, chicken, and grilled sides. »
- - Grilling for Grads Easy recipes for graduation party success. »
- - Menu Planner A year's worth of menus costs less than one take-out dinner. »

ADVERTISE WITH US

Posted:

| View All »

left

1 of 15

right

Tamale Pie

By: Ortega®

"Tamale taste without tamale fuss. The crisp, golden cornbread crust of this hearty meat pie makes a pretty picture on any dinner table."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
30 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr

Servings (Help)

US Metric Calculate

Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

FILLING:
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 (10 ounce) cans ORTEGA® Enchilada Sauce
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon salt
CRUST:
2 1/4 cups ALBERS® White or Yellow Corn Meal
2 cups water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can NESTLE® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 (4 ounce) can ORTEGA® Diced Green Chiles
1/2 cup SARGENTO® ChefStyle Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
ORTEGA® Pickled Jalapeno Slices

Directions

FOR FILLING: COOK beef, onion and garlic in large skillet until beef is browned; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce, corn, olives and salt.
FOR CRUST: PREHEAT oven to 425 degrees F.
COMBINE cornmeal, water, evaporated milk and salt in medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick. Stir in chiles. Reserve 2 cups cornmeal mixture; cover with plastic wrap. Spread remaining cornmeal mixture on bottom and up sides of greased 12 x 8-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
SPOON meat filling into cornmeal crust. Spread reserved cornmeal mixture over meat filling. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake for additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with jalapenos.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 740 | Total Fat: 43.1g | Cholesterol: 125mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISE WITH US

reviews custom versions menus people who saved this

view all reviews »

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2002 by KRANEY

Wonderful, easy recipe. I made it lowfat, using ground turkey, fat-free evaporated milk, and...

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by PIPERCAT99

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)

Good recipe. I used Marie Calendar's Corn Bread mix instead of the cornmeal and also added...

Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2003 by Twila Davis Reed

The flavors in this are excellent and the cornmeal base is easier to prepare than it sounds....

Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2003 by GINNYG

Great recipe! I spiced it up a bit by adding a serrano and jalapeno pepper to the filling, as...

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2002 by AMYECALLAHAN

The meat mixture is the only thing good about this recipe. The cornmeal mixture is way too...

Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by MochaLatte

I made this for my two teenage sons and they loved it. I added a little cumin and chili powder...

Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2006 by Amanda P.

This was really good! I'm going to try it with chicken next time and add some shredded cheddar...

Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2002 by JUANAN

Have made it twice now and both turned out wonderful! This last go round I used left over...

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2002 by MOMOF3EEES

Kind of bland, my family just thought it was okay, I think maybe the cornmeal needed to be...

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CASSIE811

For my first time making a tamale pie, the end results were great. Since acquring this...

Recipe Box

Menus

Shopping Lists

See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

ADVERTISE WITH US

Related Menus

Sorry, there are no related menus here yet.

Try Menu Planner | View Sample Menus »