Ingredients for Green Chile Tamale Pie
- 1 1/2 cups masa harina
- 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 poblano chile, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped tomatillos
- 1 cup frozen baby lima beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- lime wedges, for serving
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How to Make Green Chile Tamale Pie
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together masa harina, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper.
- Gradually add 1 cup of boiling water to the masa mixture, stirring constantly until a soft dough forms. Cover and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 pound ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add 1 medium chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 chopped poblano chile, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet.
- Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the onion is tender, stirring frequently.
- Stir in 1 cup chopped tomatillos and 1 cup drained and rinsed lima beans. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- In the masa mixture, stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon baking powder until smooth.
- Spoon the masa batter evenly over the beef and vegetable filling in the skillet.
- Cover the skillet with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
25 g
Sugar
22g
Fat
33g
Carbs
18g
