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easy tamale recipe one pot tamale pie

A tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican dish, made of masa, a dough made from nixtamalized corn, which is steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf. The wrapping can either be discarded prior to eating or used as a plate
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 365

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ medium onion diced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned. Add diced onion and cook for another 2 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add diced bell peppers, oregano, cilantro, chili powder, and stir to combine. Add water and chicken bouillon cube, dissolving the cube. Season with black pepper and cook until the water evaporates. Taste and adjust seasoning. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add egg, milk, and creamed corn, mixing until combined. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and diced jalapeño.
  3. Spread the cooked ground beef mixture in an oven-safe dish. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese on top. Pour the cornbread mixture over the cheese, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.