Go Back
Tamale Pie Casserole

Tamale Pie Casserole Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 cup masa harina
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef and onion, breaking up meat, until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt into the beef. Cook 30 seconds. Add enchilada sauce, tomatoes with juices, beans, and corn. Simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a bowl, whisk masa harina, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Stir wet into dry until just combined.
  4. Remove skillet from heat. Spread batter over the filling, top with cheese, and bake 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

A 5-minute rest helps the layers set for clean slices. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven.