Tamale Pie

Try this easy, inexpensive Tamale Pie recipe in honor of Dia de la Raza!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium)
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped (1 medium)
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 package (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or light sour cream
  • 1 can (4.25 ounces) diced green chilies,undrained
  • 1 egg

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water. To wash produce, gently rub produce under cold running water. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Cook onion, bell pepper, and ground beef until beef is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Wash hands after touching raw beef. Stir in salsa. Stir in cheese if desired.
  3. Spray an 8-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Spread the meat and vegetable mixture on the bottom of the plate.
  4. Mix corn muffin mix, yogurt or sour cream, green chilies, and egg until combined. Wash hands after touching raw eggs. Spread on top of the meat and vegetable mixture.
  5. Bake until corn muffin topping is golden brown and set, about 30 minutes. Cut into 6 slices.

Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Calories 270
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 68 mg
Sodium 600 mg
Total Carbohydrates 33 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included
Protein 14 g
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