Tamale Pie for the Crock Pot
Dive into the comfort of a hearty southern classic with this Tamale Pie for the Crock Pot, an easy-to-make fusion of bold Tex-Mex flavors and satisfying cornbread topping. This one-pot wonder combines tender ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, and the warmth of chili powder and cumin, all layered beneath a golden, cheesy cornbread crust. Perfectly slow-cooked in your trusty crock pot, this recipe requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor, making it an ideal set-it-and-forget-it meal for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners. Serve it warm for a crowd-pleasing dish that feels like a big hug on a plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
- 8 ounces tomato sauce, canned
- 1 cup yellow corn kernels, canned or frozen
- 0.5 cup sliced black olives, canned
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8.5 ounces cornbread mix
- 0.33 cup milk (for cornbread mix)
- 1 large egg (for cornbread mix)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and transfer the beef to the crock pot.
Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn kernels, sliced black olives, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
In a medium bowl, prepare the cornbread mix according to package instructions by combining the cornbread mix, milk, and egg. Stir until just combined.
Spread the cornbread mixture evenly over the beef and vegetable mixture in the crock pot. Smooth the top with a spatula if needed.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the cornbread mixture.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the cornbread topping is fully set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
When ready, scoop the tamale pie into bowls or plates and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1328 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 596 mg | 13% | |
*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.
