Description
Texas Tamale Pie Casserole is a flavorful and comforting dish that brings together a cheesy cornbread topping with a savory filling of spiced ground beef, black beans, and sweet corn. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With its vibrant layers and enticing aroma, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup medium ground cornmeal
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Optional: sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in black beans, sweet corn, chili powder, cumin, and salt; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal with chicken broth and cheese until smooth.
- Pour the beef mixture into the baking dish, then spread the cornbread topping evenly over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg