yummy tamale pie!

Name: Yummy Tamale Pie!
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ## FOR CRUST; 1 8.5 oz box(es) jiffy cornbread mix; 1/3 cup(s) skim milk; 1 large egg; 1 4 oz can(s) chopped green chilis; 1/2 tablespoon(s) taco seasoning mix; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cayenne pepper; ## FOR FILLING; 1 pound(s) ground beef/browned and crumbled; 1/2 tablespoon(s) taco seasoning mix; 1/2 tablespoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1 small onion, diced; 1 - fresh jalapeno, seeded and finely diced; 1 medium green pepper, diced; 1/3 cup(s) chicken stock (canned or boxed); 1 can(s) enchilada sauce/ or home made (see my recipe for enchilada sauce!) https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/mexican/enchilada-sauce.html?p=1; 3 1/2 ounce(s) shredded colby jack cheese; ## FOR GARNISH; 1/2 cup(s) fresh cilantro, chopped; 6 tablespoon(s) light sour cream

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Jeannie Potter Hurocy

De Soto, MO

Updated on Jun 2, 2012

I found a recipe for chicken tamale pie on Pinterest and tweaked it for my own caloric needs and tastes...it turned out AWESOME!!!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 35 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR CRUST
1 8.5 oz boxes jiffy cornbread mix
1/3 cup skim milk
1 large egg
1 4 oz cans chopped green chilis
1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
FOR FILLING
1 pound ground beef/browned and crumbled
1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small onion, diced
1 - fresh jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1/3 cup chicken stock (canned or boxed)
1 can enchilada sauce/ or home made (see my recipe for enchilada sauce!) https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/mexican/enchilada-sauce.html?p=1
3 1/2 ounces shredded colby jack cheese
FOR GARNISH
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
6 tablespoons light sour cream

How To Make yummy tamale pie!

Step 1

Mix cornbread mix, milk, egg, 1/2 T taco seasoning, cayenne and green chilis. Pour into non-stick sprayed deep dish pie plate and bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees.

Step 2

While cornbread mixture is in oven, place browned ground beef, onion, green pepper and jalapeno in skillet (with a lid). Add garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to medium heat then add chicken stock, stir and cover to lightly steam peppers and onions. Remove from heat.
Step 3

Once cornbread mixture is done baking, remove from oven, poke top of crust all over with a fork.
Step 4

Spread enchilada sauce over crust.
Step 5

Spread meat mixture on top of enchilada sauce.
Step 6

Top with shredded cheese and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
Step 7

Remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes.
Step 8

Serve with light sour cream and cilantro
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