Original Beef Tamales Recipe From Betty Crocker Cookbook Not Tamale Pie
This Easy Cornbread Tamale Pie Recipe is a classic dish that is essentially beef chili with a buttery, homemade cornbread casserole topping. This old school dish is definitely a family favorite.
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Growing up, my mom made this dish using a recipe from an old Betty Crocker cookbook. I loved that it included a cornbread topping and was topped with the best I have ever tasted!
I make this recipe using my Homemade Southern Cornbread and/or Keto Low-Carb Cornbread recipes. Both work very well for this dish.
Where Did Tamale Pie Originate?
Tamale pie was invented sometime in the early 1900s in the United States, and circa the mid 1910s the dish was included in the curriculums of some home economics classes in U.S. high schools. The dish may have originated in the U.S. state of Texas. You can read more about the origin here.
Ingredients
For the cornbread you will need:
- Self Rising Cornmeal Mix
- Salt
- Optional Sweetener
- Butter
- Eggs
- Buttermilk
- Cheddar Cheese
For the filling you will need:
- Ground beef or whatever meat you choose for the recipe
- Onions
- Peppers
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Ground Oregano
- Corn
- Diced Tomatoes and Chilis
How to Make Tamale Pie
- Make your cornbread batter. Combine the dry ingredients (except for the cheese) in a bowl and then at the wet ingredients. Stir.
- Fold in the cheese, stir, and set aside.
- Heat a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat with olive oil. When hot add onions and peppers. Saute.
- Add the ground beef and seasonings. Break down the ground beef and cook until it's no longer pink.
- Add the diced tomatoes and corn. Spread the mixture evenly throughout the pan.
- Top with the cornbread batter.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes.
Self-Rising Cornmeal Mix
Self-rising cornmeal is used in this recipe because it is already mixed with self-rising all-purpose flour (which produces AMAZING cornbread). I recommend you purchase your own, it's available here on Amazon.
You can make your own by combining 2 cups of cornmeal, 6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. You can read more about How to Make Self Rising Cornmeal here.
Masa Ingredient
The difference between authentic tamales and tamale pie is that tamales use masa harina while tamale pie usually uses a sweet cornbread topping. The Americanized version of tamale pie is baked in the oven while traditional tamales are wrapped in corn husks and steamed.
Can You Use Jiffy Cornbread
Yes, you can use whatever cornbread you want.
What to Serve and Pair With the Dish
Instant Pot Collard Greens
Southern Collard Greens
Southern Mustard Greens
Green Goddess Salad
Instant Pot Cabbage
Air Fryer Green Beans
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Fried Cabbage
Zucchini Au Gratin
Scalloped Corn
Southern Chicken Spaghetti
More Cornbread Recipes
Sweet Potato Cornbread
Pumpkin Cornbread
Southern Cornbread Dressing
Blueberry Cornbread
Homemade Cornbread Muffins
Cornbread Casserole
How Many Carbs?
If you make the recipe using traditional cornbread, it has 24 net carbs.
If you make the low carb version, it will have 9-10 net carbs including the corn.
Can You Freeze the Pie?
Yes, you can freeze the pie, but don't bake the cornbread. The cornbread will get soggy if you freeze it. Freeze the dish with the wet batter on top. Bake it from frozen for double the bake time in the recipe, 60-70 minutes.
Easy Tamale Pie Recipe
Easy Tamale Pie Recipe is a classic dish that is essentially beef chili with a buttery, homemade cornbread casserole topping. This old school dish is definitely a family favorite.
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Servings 8
Calories 450 kcal
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Add the cornmeal mix, salt, and sweetener to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
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Next add in the eggs, butter, and buttermilk. Stir to combine.
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Be sure not to over mix the batter. Over-mixing will lead to large cracks in the crust and a lot of crumble. Only mix well enough to combine the ingredients.
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Fold in the cheddar cheese and stir.
Filling
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Heat a cast iron skillet (a 10inch or 12 inch will work) on medium-high heat with the olive oil. You can use any pan coupled with a 9×13 baking dish to bake the pie if you wish.
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When hot, add the onions, red peppers, and green peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and the onions are fragrant.
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Add the ground beef and all of the seasonings. Break down the ground beef with a meat chopper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the beef is fully cooked. Drain any excess fat from the beef if necessary.
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Add in the diced tomatoes and chilies and frozen corn. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until combined. Ensure the filling is equally spread throughout the pan.
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Remove the pan from heat and spread the cornbread topping on top. Use a silicone spoon to spread the cornbread evenly throughout.
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Bake for 30-40 minutes. Test if the cornbread is finished by inserting a toothpick, ensure it returns clean.
- You can make your own self-rising cornbread by combining 2 cups of yellow cornmeal, 6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- If you want to make this low carb, use my Keto Cornbread recipe.
- You can use Jiffy cornbread mix or whatever you wish.
- You can use fresh or canned corn (be sure to drain it).
- If you want a really cheesy cornbread topping, feel free to add more cheese.
- The use of sugar or sweetener is OPTIONAL in this recipe. Using 1/2 cup will produce cornbread with a hint of sweetness. If you like really sweet cornbread, consider adding a cup of sugar or sweetener.
- You can substitute/make your own buttermilk if you wish by combining milk and vinegar (or lemon). Get instructions on How to Make a Buttermilk Substitute here.
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Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 450 kcal | Fat: 23 g | Protein: 25 g | Carbohydrates: 24 g
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