Description
A hearty and comforting dish filled with ground beef, black beans, and a creamy cornmeal crust, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with chopped onion until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in black beans and diced tomatoes with green chilies, then add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine cornmeal, milk, and egg. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour half of the cornmeal mixture into the dish, layer the beef mixture, then pour the remaining cornmeal on top.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and black olives (if using). Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
You can substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken if preferred. For a lighter version, use low-fat or dairy-free milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tamale pie, comfort food, Tex-Mex, family meal, easy recipe