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A golden brown Texas tamale pie in a baking dish with melted cheddar cheese and cornbread topping.
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Easy Texas Tamale Pie

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
  • 1 box (8.5 oz) dry cornbread mix
  • 0.33 cup whole milk
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is fully cooked and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning, corn, black beans, and enchilada sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.
  • Transfer the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cornbread mix, milk, egg, and 0.5 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the top of the beef mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the crust comes out clean.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the crust and bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  • Allow the pie to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.