Easy Tamale Pie

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Nancy Roberts, Cave City, Arkansas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 21, 2022

My whole family really enjoys Mexican food. When I'm in a hurry, I make this zippy deep-dish pie. It always satisfies their appetites. —Nancy Roberts, Cave City, Arkansas

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained
  • 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup 2% milk
  • 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
  • Dash paprika
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Directions

  1. Combine the beef, sausage, onion and garlic in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, stirring once to crumble meat. Drain. Add the tomatoes, corn, tomato paste, olives, chili powder and salt; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until heated through.
  2. Whisk egg in a large bowl; add milk and cornbread mix. Stir just until moistened. Spoon over meat mixture; sprinkle with paprika.
  3. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cornbread comes out clean. Sprinkle with cheese.