Gluten-Free Tamale Pie
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this irresistible Gluten-Free Tamale Pie! This dish combines savory ground beef or turkey, hearty black beans, and fiery diced tomatoes with green chiles, all simmered with aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika for a bold, southwestern flair. Topped with a golden, fluffy, gluten-free cornbread layer enriched with cheddar cheese, it's an easy one-dish wonder perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Ready in under an hour, this tamale pie is also adaptable with dairy-free options and is made entirely with gluten-free ingredients, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite suitable for various dietary needs. Serve warm and enjoy layers of texture and flavor in every comforting bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
- 15 ounces Canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 15 ounces Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Gluten-free cornmeal
- 0.5 cup Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for crust)
- 0.75 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (dairy or dairy-free alternative)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or casserole dish with a little olive oil and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet. Cook until fully browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Add the drained black beans to the skillet. Stir everything together and remove the skillet from the heat.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free cornmeal, gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt (for crust).
In a separate small bowl, beat the egg and whisk it with the milk. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in half of the shredded cheese.
Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly in the prepared pie dish.
Pour the cornbread batter over the meat mixture, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top of the cornbread layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and cooked through.
Let the tamale pie cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3059 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.9 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.6 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 676 mg | 225% | |
| Sodium | 6638 mg | 289% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.0 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.5 g | 173% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 152.3 g | 305% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 1449 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 27.1 mg | 151% | |
| Potassium | 4316 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
