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delicious mexican inspired tamale pie

Mexican-Inspired Tamale Pie

This hearty tamale pie brings all the flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant home with layers of seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted cheese between soft corn tortillas. It's comfort food that looks impressive but comes together with simple pantry ingredients.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Tamale
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 485kcal

Equipment

Chef's Knife
Chopping Board
Skillet
Baking Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 4 ounce can diced green chilies
  • 1 1 1/4 ounce package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 12 ounce bottle beer (water may be substituted)
  • 1 16 ounce can refried beans
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 9 soft corn tortillas approximately
  • 1/4 cup frozen corn
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large pan; drain fat.
  • Add green chilies and frozen corn to the meat mixture. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Remove ground beef mixture from pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, combine tomato paste, taco seasoning mix, and beer/water. Cook until mixture reaches a thick consistency.
  • Place 1/3 of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 4-quart casserole dish.
  • Mix 1/3 of the remaining sauce with the ground beef mixture.
  • Layer ingredients starting with tortillas over the sauce, then meat mixture, refried beans, cheese, and sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with tortillas, a thin layer of sauce, and a sprinkling of cheese.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  • Serve with dollops of sour cream.

Notes

Can be made up to one day ahead of time - just increase heating time when reheating
Water can be substituted for beer if preferred
Feel free to add extra cheese between layers for more richness
Leftover pie reheats well in the microwave or oven
For spicier version, add jalapeños or use hot green chilies
Corn tortillas work best as they hold their shape better than flour tortillas

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g