Tamale Pie

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American,Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 1 medium bell pepper, diced; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups masa harina corn flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, or more as needed; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

A Southwestern casserole provides a tamale-inspired chili filling beneath a masa cornbread topping, requiring minimal effort.

⭐ 3.7 (16 reviews) Prep: 25 minCook: 45 minTotal: 70 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree

Cuisine Tags:

American Tex-Mex

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Heat oil in a 12-inch deep skillet over medium heat. Sauté ground turkey and onion for 3 to 4 minutes until mostly cooked.
Add bell pepper and garlic, sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, and salt.
Add black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, and corn; stir and cook until bubbly. Taste, adjust seasoning, and turn off heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add chicken broth and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until fluffy.
Beat in melted butter and egg for 2 minutes, then mix in 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
Spread the cooked filling evenly in the skillet. Top with 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
Dollop the masa topping over the cheese, then gently spread it into an even layer.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 551 kcal

Carbohydrate: 47 g

Cholesterol: 134 mg

Fiber: 8 g

Protein: 30 g

Saturated Fat: 14 g

Sodium: 1065 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 29 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g