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Tamale Pie

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A comforting dish made with layers of cornbread, savory meat, beans, and cheese, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

  • Cornbread mix
  • Water
  • Cooked ground beef or turkey
  • Canned diced tomatoes
  • Black beans
  • Corn (canned or frozen)
  • Chili powder
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Green onions
  • Optional: Jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven according to the cornbread mix package instructions.
  2. Prepare the cornbread mix according to package directions.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine cooked ground beef, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and chili powder.
  4. In a greased baking dish, spread half of the cornbread mixture on the bottom. Then layer the meat mixture on top.
  5. Pour the remaining cornbread batter over the meat mixture.
  6. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is cooked through.
  8. Garnish with green onions and jalapeños, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For added flavor, experiment with different beans or adjust the chili powder to match your heat preference.

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