Tamale Pie
Tamale Pie with savory, full-flavored chili base and a gorgeously golden cornbread topping.
Servings: 8
Calories: 468kcal
Ingredients
For the Chili Base
- 2 tablespoons canola or avocado oil
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 2 pounds 90/10 ground beef
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 2 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
For the Topping:
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ cup whole milk
Instructions
Make the Chili Base
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Add the oil to a large cast-iron skillet or oven-safe fry pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, and sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder across the top. Break up the beef and cook, stirring often, for about 8-10 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Add the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Make the cornstarch slurry by combining the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Add it to the chili and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir occasionally. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Make the Topping:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center of the bowl.
- Whisk together the sour cream, egg, and milk in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Then, pour the wet ingredients into the well and stir everything together evenly incorporated and combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the mix over the top of the chili and bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1274mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 798IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 5mg