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Easy Tamale Pie

5 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022
My whole family really enjoys Mexican food. When I'm in a hurry, I make this zippy deep-dish pie. It always satisfies their appetites. —Nancy Roberts, Cave City, Arkansas
Easy Tamale Pie
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained
  • 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup 2% milk
  • 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
  • Dash paprika
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Combine the beef, sausage, onion and garlic in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, stirring once to crumble meat. Drain. Add the tomatoes, corn, tomato paste, olives, chili powder and salt; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until heated through.
  2. Whisk egg in a large bowl; add milk and cornbread mix. Stir just until moistened. Spoon over meat mixture; sprinkle with paprika.
  3. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cornbread comes out clean. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 305 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 740mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.