Description
Texas Tamale Pie Casserole blends seasoned smoked beef, black beans, corn, and aromatic spices beneath a fluffy cheesy cornbread topping. This one‑pan casserole delivers bold Southwest flavor, comforting texture, and a golden crust that kids and adults love. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or game‑day gatherings, offering a hearty, satisfying meal that combines the heartiness of a tamale with the ease of a casserole. Serve with a fresh salad and lime wedges!.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground smoked beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 package cornbread mix
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brown smoked beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare cornbread mix with egg and milk.
- Spread beef mixture in a greased casserole dish, pour cornbread batter over, sprinkle cheese.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add diced jalapeños. Substitute milk with almond milk for dairy‑free version. Leftovers reheat well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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