Grandma's Tamale Pie

This grandma's version of tamale pie with corned beef incorporates the cornbread as a part of the pie itself, instead of as a crust or topping.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 327 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 (12 ounce) can corned beef
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 (6 ounce) can whole black olives, drained
• 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauce until soft, about 5 minutes. Add creamed corn, tomatoes with juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt; bring to a boil.

Step 4

Stir in cornmeal, milk, and eggs; return to a boil. Cook until it thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Step 5

Stir in corned beef, olives, and Monterey Jack cheese. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish.