Fiesta Tamale Pie

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

Fiesta Tamale Pie offers a flavorful combination of seasoned ground beef, pork sausage, and vegetables topped with a cornbread layer. The dish features bold chili and tomato flavors, melted cheddar cheese, and sliced olives, making it perfect for hearty family dinners or casual gatherings with a touch of southwestern flair.

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Ingredients

  • 8 1/2 oz. corn muffin mix
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/4 lb. pork sausage
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 16 oz. can stewed tomatoes, drained
  • 12 oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • dash of paprika

Instructions

  1. Mix the corn muffin mix, egg, and milk; set aside.
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef, pork sausage, chopped onion, and minced garlic until browned.
  3. Stir in drained stewed tomatoes, drained corn, tomato paste, chili powder, and salt. Cook for a few minutes until heated through.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Pour the meat mixture into a greased baking dish.
  6. Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the meat mixture.
  7. Sprinkle sliced olives and shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cornbread is golden and cooked through.
  9. Sprinkle with a dash of paprika before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

881 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 31.2g 62% DV
Total Fat 42.1g 54% DV
Carbs 110.6g 40% DV
Fiber 22.7g 81% DV
Sugar 26.9g 54% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11729mg 100% DV
Potassium 1942.5mg 41% DV
Cholesterol 130.5mg 44% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1189.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 26.4mg 29% DV
Vitamin D 1mcg 5% DV
Calcium 582.5mg 45% DV
Iron 14.9mg 83% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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