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Tamale Pie

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tamale pie recipe

Tamale Pie

Stephanie Gallagher

Tamale Pie Recipe

This tamale pie recipe is one of those easy dinners the whole family enjoys. Serve it with corn pudding and oven fried zucchini.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 can chili beans
  • 2 cups prepared salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 8.5 oz. packages cornbread or corn muffin mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Brown ground beef. Drain.

  3. Mix beef, chili beans and salsa together. Pour into a deep-dish 9-inch pie plate or 1-1/2 quart baking dish.

  4. Sprinkle cheese on top.

  5. In a small bowl, whisk together cornbread mixes, eggs and milk. Spread evenly over cheese.

  6. Bake 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
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