Easy Tamale Pie

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
  • 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Medium Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 cans (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 oz)
  • 1 box (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix
  • Milk and egg called for on muffin mix box

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch ovenproof skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce, 1 can of the green chiles and the chili powder. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, make corn muffin batter as directed on box. Stir in remaining 1 can green chiles and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Spoon batter evenly over beef mixture.
  • 3
    Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.

  • Make it fresh! Top with diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro leaves, sour cream and pico de gallo or salsa, if desired.
  • Serve our easy tamale pie recipe with a fresh green salad to round out your meal.
  • Skillet (and handle) will be hot, so be sure to cover the handle with a potholder or kitchen towel before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
440
Calories from Fat
210
Total Fat
24g
37%
Saturated Fat
11g
56%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
110mg
36%
Sodium
960mg
40%
Potassium
200mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
2g
Protein
23g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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