This Tamale Pie recipe is an easy weeknight dinner that layers fluffy cornbread, seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and plenty of melted cheese into one comforting skillet meal. Made with simple pantry staples like Jiffy corn muffin mix and canned cream corn, it’s quick to prepare and perfect for busy family nights. Customize each serving with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or your favorite taco toppings for a fun, Tex-Mex-inspired dinner everyone will love. Serve it with tortilla chips and salsa or a crisp salad for a complete meal that’s hearty, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Tamale Pie
This Tamale Pie recipe is an easy weeknight dinner that layers fluffy cornbread, seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and plenty of melted cheese into one comforting skillet meal. Made with simple pantry staples like Jiffy corn muffin mix and canned cream corn, it's quick to prepare and perfect for busy family nights.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, combine the Jiffy mix, egg, milk, green chiles, and cream corn. Pour this into a skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- While the cornbread mix is baking, brown the ground beef in a seperate skillet. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt & pepper.
- When the cornbread is done baking and just set, remove from oven. Poke holes all over the top (you can use the handle of a cooking spoon, or just a butter knife). Pour the can of enchilada sauce over the cornbread. Top with the cooked ground beef and shredded cheese, spreading in an even layer. Return the skillet to the oven to melt the cheese. Top with sour cream and salsa, or toppings of your choice. Can be served with chips and salsa or a salad with chipotle ranch dressing.
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