Iron Skillet Tamale Pie Recipe

Craving a hearty and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish? This Paula Deen-inspired Iron Skillet Tamale Pie is a delicious twist on a classic comfort food! A savory ground beef and enchilada sauce filling is topped with a fluffy cornbread crust, baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet. If you don't have self-rising cornmeal mix, check out recipe #254874 for a homemade version. Get ready for a taste explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 489.5 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Iron Skillet Tamale Pie

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How to Make Iron Skillet Tamale Pie

  1. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground chuck over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium onion (chopped) and 1 bell pepper (chopped) and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Set aside.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Lightly grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
  9. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups self-rising cornmeal mix, 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn, ½ cup milk, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, ¼ cup sugar, and ½ teaspoon chili powder. (Add 4 ounces chopped green chiles, if desired).
  10. Pour one-third of the cornbread batter into the prepared skillet.
  11. Bake for 10 minutes.
  12. Evenly spoon the meat mixture over the cornbread layer.
  13. Pour the remaining cornbread batter over the meat mixture.
  14. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  15. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

45g

Carbs

11g

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