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Slow Cooker Tamale Pie Recipe

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Canned beans and corn bread/muffin mix speed up the prep on this crowd-pleasing main dish that’s perfect for busy evenings and carry-in dinners. —Jill Pokrivka, York, Pennsylvania

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Slow Cooker Tamale Pie Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 7 hours

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
2 eggs
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
Sour cream and additional minced fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cumin, salt, chili powder and pepper.
Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker; stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onions and cilantro. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through.
In a small bowl, combine muffin mix and eggs; spoon over meat mixture. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and additional cilantro if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups (calculated without sour cream) equals 392 calories, 16 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 107 mg cholesterol, 1,149 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Slow Cooker Tamale Pie in Taste of Home August/September 2010, p57

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Reviewed on May. 03, 2012 by Margie59

This is a winner and deserves its 5-star rating. Like a previous reviewer, I was skeptical about the topping but it turned out great. My family loved it as well!

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2012 by Pinstripes

Great all-around. I even doubted the topping, but boy was I mistaken! Delicious and easy. I even threw in a chopped sweet potato that needed to be used, and it went great. I love recipes you can add pretty much anything you have on hand to and it still works.

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2011 by 4Huskers

Oh my gosh! This was so good! I was worried it would be too juicy but it wasn't at all . . . just right. The corn bread puffed up and it was absolutely wonderful! Next time I'll be sure and have fresh cilantro. I know we will be making this again. Thanks for the great recipe.

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2011 by wawadehut

This one got a thumbs' up from the kids and the adults in our house. There is a bit of a kick to it, but even my youngest ate it without complaining. I especially loved it with the fresh cilantro and sour cream on the side!

Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2011 by bennett2205

My Husband loved this meal! He ate more than he should have?My two and four year old boys thought it was a little spicy, but a little sour cream helped cool it down for them!

Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2011 by Family4ever

I loved the flavor of this. Easy & plenty for leftovers.

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2011 by BlessedOctober

Tasted great and was very easy to make.

Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2011 by TessaMB

awesome and easy LOVED it!

Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2011 by gypsymal

This is one of the best tamale pie's I have ever had and the corn bread was great also. I will definitely make this one again.l

Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2011 by olgamold

Delicious! It is a keeper!

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