Easy Cheesy Tamale Pie

Serving Size: 6 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes

RECIPE:

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup enchilada sauce
• 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated
• Cilantro, chopped, for serving

PREPARATION:

1. To get started, preheat your oven to 400°F, and generously grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter or nonstick spray. Set it aside for later use.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Once these dry ingredients are well mixed, add in the large egg, sour cream, corn kernels, and milk. Stir until you have a smooth and uniform mixture.
3. Pour this cornbread mixture into your prepared pie dish and place it in the preheated oven. Allow it to bake for about 15 minutes. While the cornbread is baking, we can prepare the beef.
4. In a skillet over medium heat, season the ground beef with chili powder, salt, ground cumin, dried oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook the beef until it is browned and no longer pink.
5. After the initial baking of the cornbread, use a fork to poke holes all over its surface. Drizzle the enchilada sauce evenly over the cornbread layer.
6. Now, it’s time to add the cooked ground beef on top of the sauced cornbread and sprinkle the grated Monterey Jack cheese over it. Return the pie dish to the oven and bake it until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is nicely golden brown. This should take approximately 10-15 minutes.
7. Once it’s done baking, let the dish cool for about five minutes. Garnish it with freshly chopped cilantro, and your delicious meal is ready to be served and enjoyed!