Tamale Pie
A quick and hearty skillet dinner with seasoned ground meat, a fluffy cornbread topping, and melted cheese. Ready in about 30 minutes, this is comfort food for busy weeknights.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Stir in 1 can tomato sauce and 1 tbsp chili powder. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Spread meat mixture evenly in skillet.
- 3
Prepare 1 box cornbread mix according to package directions (usually adding egg and milk). Pour batter over meat, spreading to edges.
- 4
Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the batter. Bake until cornbread is golden and a toothpick comes out clean, about 15-18 minutes.
- 5
Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with 0.25 cup chopped cilantro before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch oven-safe skillet
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- knife and cutting board
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