How to Prepare a Tamale Pie
Who does not love tamales? An originally Native American dish, tamales are now commonly associated with Mexican corn husks filled with steamed corn dough, meat, chilies, and salsa. The versatility of the ingredients lends itself to a seemingly endless combination of both sweet and savory dishes and it is not at all surprising to find tamales on the menus of so many restaurants today—all of which are putting on their own unique spin. Even high end eateries have found usefulness in the savory properties of this humble dish and if you are ready to try your hand at an offshoot of this easy and adaptable dish, why not learn how to prepare a tamale pie and wow your guests at the next dinner party? Follow these simple steps and you are ready to go! Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Oven
- 1 box cornbread stuffing mix
- Mixing bowl
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- Frying pan
- 1 bag taco seasonings, prepared
- 1 can of whole corn
- 1 cup of spicy red salsa
- 2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese blends or sharp cheddar
- Casserole dish (round)
- 1 can of chili beans (optional)
- 1 coup of sour cream (optional)
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 1 bag Frito corn chips (optional)
Instructions
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How to Prepare a Tamale Pie
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Preheat oven to 400° F. Open the box of cornbread stuffing mix, pour its content into the mixing bowl and prepare it according to the instructions on the back of the carton. Allow the fully blended mixture to stand for about 15 minutes.
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Take the frying pan, place it on the stove and begin browning the ground beef. Chop up the red onion and the red bell pepper and add it to the browning ground beef.
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Drain some of the fat from the frying pan and instead add the prepared taco seasoning blend. Mix it under well. Turn off the stove and remove the pan from the hot burner. Add the corn, salsa, and cheese to the frying pan and mix all ingredients.
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Pour mixture into casserole dish, transfer prepared cornbread stuffing mix on top of the beef mix, and place the dish into the preheated oven.
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Bake at 400° F for 45 minutes. Take the casserole dish out of the oven after the time has elapsed and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
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Garnish with optional chili beans, sour cream and chopped green onions. Serve with Frito corn chips on the side. Enjoy!
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Tips & Warnings
Do not over-mix your cornbread stuffing or it will be too dense to come out nice and fluffy when baked.
Resources
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