Tamale Pie recipe is quick and easy to make. A spicy beef mixture sits on top of creamy grits and replicates the familiar tamale taste an texture.
I love tamales, but don’t love the all-day process of making them. I’ve been thinking about trying to duplicate them in casserole form for a while. This has all the same flavors and textures, it got a thumbs up from Big Daddy. An added bonus, it was easy to put together. I actually cooked it while I called out spelling words to Lincoln and helped Ryder with math. Multi-tasking. If you’re a Mom, you know what I’m talking about.
Tamale Pie
My tamale pie recipe is spicy and filling. It combines all the flavors of traditional tamales, without all the time it takes to make them.
Tamale Pie
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
Grits:
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup quick cooking grits
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon parsleyBeef:
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 2 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 10 oz can tomatoes and green chilies
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 7 oz can corn drained
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 c shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Bring water to boil. Add grits, stir and cook 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Spray a 8x8 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray and spoon grits into dish. Spread evenly on bottom. Set aside.
- Cook beef and soy sauce, drain then add remaining ingredients (except cheese). Simmer 10 minutes then spoon over grits. Top with cheese. (At this point you can refrigerate and bake later in the day.) Or to bake immediately, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.
Nicole says
I laid in bed last night wondering if I could use grits and if it would work wrapping in husk, I saw this recipe I’m gonna add some refried beans in the meat mixture and see how it turns out. This sounds delicious
Paula says
I think about some kind of food/recipe every night. I’m glad I’m not the only one 😉
Zoe says
I have not seen or taste tamale before but thought that your pie version of tamale looks delicious.
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Zoe
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says
Oh you know you are in Mississippi when grits are the base!! My girlfriend and I made tamales once and it was a 2 day ordeal! This definitely looks easier!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I can't wait to try this – and I love that it has grits!! YUM-O 🙂