Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Total Time: 50 mins | Yield: 8 Servings
Cheesy, meaty, and hard to resist! This Smothered Tamale Pie will be the best pie you will ever have! I’m sure you and your loved ones are going to enjoy every bite of this. Try it now!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large Egg
1 box corn muffin mix (such as JIFFY)
1 onion, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar
1 cup shredded Monterey jack
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup red enchilada sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup canned creamed corn
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound of ground beef
Cooking spray
Directions:
1. Prepare the oven and preheat to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
2. Apply cooking spray to a large oven-proof skillet.
3. Add sour cream, egg, creamed corn, and muffin mix into a mixing bowl. Whisk until well blended.
4. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared skillet and spread it evenly.
5. Place the skillet inside the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
6. Place a separate skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
7. Add oil and allow it to become hot.
8. Add onion, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Saute for 5 minutes or until soft.
9. Add garlic and sauté for a minute or until aromatic.
10. Add the ground beef, then cook for a few minutes until crumbly and brown. Discard any accumulated grease.
11. Use a fork to poke the cornbread.
12. Pour enchilada sauce on top of the cornbread and spread it evenly.
13. Top the bread with cheeses and beef.
14. Cover the Smothered Tamale Pie with aluminium foil, then place it inside the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
15. Remove the foil cover and broil for 5 more minutes or until the cheese has melted completely.
16. Serve and enjoy!
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