Twenty Minute Tamale Pie
A quick and hearty tamale pie featuring a savory blend of ground beef, corn, tomatoes, and melted cheese, all topped with a cornmeal crust. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, it combines bold flavors with minimal effort, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt margarine in a large skillet with a cover.
- Add chopped onion and ground beef; cook until lightly browned.
- Add stewed tomatoes, corn with liquid, sour cream, corn meal, sliced olives, salt, chili powder, and cumin.
- Stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Sprinkle with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).