Turkey Tamale Pie
Savor the bold and comforting flavors of this Turkey Tamale Pie, a hearty twist on a classic Mexican-inspired casserole. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this dish features a savory filling of seasoned ground turkey, black beans, and diced tomatoes infused with green chilies, all simmered with aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Topped with a golden, cheesy cornbread crust made from scratch, the contrast of textures is irresistible. Ready in under an hour, this one-dish wonder is an easy crowd-pleaser that delivers big on flavor while offering a healthier, protein-packed alternative to traditional tamale pies. Pair it with a crisp side salad or your favorite salsa for a complete, satisfying meal.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 cup cornmeal
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.75 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or an 8x8 casserole dish and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring to prevent burning.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their liquid), black beans, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
In a separate small bowl, beat the egg with the milk. Add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Spread the cornmeal batter evenly over the turkey mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and set.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Turkey Tamale Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.5 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.9 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 656 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 5684 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.8 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.2 g | 179% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 171.2 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 1364 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 23.0 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 2738 mg | 58% | |
*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.
