One-Pan Tamale Pie

Seasoned ground beef is topped with a cornbread crust in this easy one-skillet tamale pie that's perfect for family dinners and potlucks.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 557 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chunky salsa
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
• ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced, or more to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package sweet cornbread mix (such as Martha White®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix cornbread mix, milk, and egg together in a bowl until smooth.

Step 3

Combine ground beef, onion, and jalapeno pepper in a large oven-proof skillet; cook and stir until beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in enchilada sauce, salsa, corn, and chipotle pepper until heated through, about 5 minutes. Pour cornbread batter on top.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.