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Tamale Pie

December 16, 2015 by Amanda 8 Comments

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This post was sponsored by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, all opinions are mine alone.

This Tamale Pie Casserole is a quick, simple and delicious dinner you can have on the table in about 45 minutes! Line up the toppings to make everyone’s tastebuds happy!

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A Simple to Prepare Dinner that’s Fun & Tasty!

I think we all fall into the dinner time rut – and often.

Did you ever imagine how difficult it would be to creatively and effectively serve dinner? Every. Single. Night. *Sigh*

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You can prepare a fabulous meal using a combination of pantry staples, fresh produce and fresh meat in about 45 minutes.

This Tamale Pie doesn’t involve a whole lot of work – the most you’ll be doing is browning the ground beef. From there you simmer the beef with the taco seasoning, RO*TEL and corn. Make a simple crust with cornmeal, press it into a greased pie dish, top with the meat mixture and bake. That’s it.

Click here for another one of my quick meals – Kielbasa Chili

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RO*TEL is one of my favorite canned ingredients – it gives this dish so much of it’s flavor and zest.

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Line Up the Toppings

I offer a variety of simple toppings with this tamale pie to keep everyone’s tastebuds happy. Snipped cilantro, green onions, avocado slices, hot sauce, sour cream – top it up with whatever your family likes. I also served this Tamale Pie with a side of refried beans topped with melted cheese and chipotle hot sauce.

Cheers to a flavorful and exciting home cooked meal that doesn’t take hours of fussing. Cheers to sitting down with the family and eating a meal together. It’s important to make time for those that matter most!

Thanks for stopping by!

Amanda ♥

Tamale Pie | Tamale Casserole | Quick, Easy & Delicious Dinner Using Rotel | www.craftycookingmama.com | #yesyouCAN

 

Tamale Pie | Tamale Casserole | Quick, Easy & Delicious Dinner Using Rotel | www.craftycookingmama.com | #yesyouCAN

Tamale Pie

Amanda
This Tamale Pie Casserole is a quick, simple and delicious dinner you can have on the table in about 45 minutes! Line up the toppings to make everyone's tastebuds happy!
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course dinner
Servings 6 – 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cans RO*TEL undrained (10 oz)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning 1 oz
  • 1 can corn drained (15 oz)
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • Pam Cooking Spray
  • sliced black olives optional
  • optional for topping – lettuce avocado, cilantro, spring onions, sour cream, hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Spray a pie dish using Pam Cooking Spray.
  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef. Drain grease.
  • Add envelope of taco seasoning, both cans of Rotel and can of drained corn. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often. If mixture gets too dry, add a tablespoon or two of water.
  • Combine cornmeal, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk and oil.
  • Mix together cornmeal mixture and egg mixture.
  • Pour mixture into greased pie dish – use a spatula or back of spoon to make an even layer.
  • Spoon meat mixture evenly over cornmeal crust.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
  • Cool for about 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
  • Top with black olives, lettuce, avocado slices, cilantro, spring onions, sour cream, hot sauce or anything else you prefer.
  • Enjoy 🙂
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  1. kushigalu

    December 16, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    5 stars
    WOW! This looks gorgeous dear.beautiful clicks and delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Amanda

      December 17, 2015 at 8:23 am

      Thank you so much, Kushi 🙂

      Reply
  2. Neeli @ Neeli's Unique Creations

    December 16, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    This post was funny, Amanda. This tamale pie looks tasty and would be a great meal to make for my family. Sometimes life gets in the way, but that doesn’t mean we have to settle for processed foods to feed our family. Ro*tel is so good, too.

    Reply
    • Amanda

      December 17, 2015 at 8:35 am

      Thanks Neeli! You’re totally right! I talk to a lot of people who say they don’t have time to cook, therefor they have to eat prepared frozen foods or takeout. That’s fine if they’re happy with what they’re eating, but if they wanted healthier meals they have so many options. So many meals that can be made in half an hour or so. I might have to do some more “quick dinner” blogging 🙂

      Reply
  3. Samantha

    December 21, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Oh my yum! This looks delicious!!Thank you so much for sharing! #client

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    • Amanda

      December 21, 2015 at 11:18 am

      Thanks so much, Samantha!

      Reply
  4. Val

    August 16, 2017 at 10:34 am

    4 stars
    Hi, it’s 2017 and I just found your recipe. It looks delicious and simple to make it also reminds me of my childhood lol. I was wondering if u remember what kind of taco seasoning u used and if u can put the cornmeal on top instead of the bottom.
    Thanks for your reply

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    • Amanda

      August 29, 2017 at 11:13 pm

      Hi Val!
      The taco seasoning doesn’t have to be fussy. I usually use a mixture I throw together myself or the cheapest envelope of mild taco seasoning I find in the store. It’ll all work.
      The cornmeal works well on the bottom because it gives it a crust – it’s easier to remove from pan and serve. You can certainly put it on the top – it will just be a little messier to serve. Still delicious 🙂
      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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