Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Gluten Free Tamale Pie

 A great quick one dish meal full of meat and vegetables with a sweet cornbread topping.

Ingredients:

For the filling:

  • 1-pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 ounces Southwest Zest by Bush's Sidekicks 
  • 15 ounces corn
  • 15 ounces petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ⅓ cups cheddar cheese shredded (divided)

CORN BREAD TOPPING*

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Krusteaz GF Honey Cornbread Mix
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup buttermilk

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large cast iron skillet and cook over medium-high heat until meat is browned, and onions are translucent. Drain off oil.
  • Mix in the beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes while you make the cornbread batter.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • For the cornbread batter, mix all ingredients until smooth. Add remaining cornbread ingredients and stir until combined.
  • Stir 1 cup cheese into the meat mixture after it simmers. Pack the mixture down into the pan to make a smooth even surface. Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the top. Sprinkle with remaining ⅓ cup cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
  • Let the pie rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. 

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