RECIPE: Looking for: Tamale Pie or Casserole

20 years ago

Hi all,

As a newbie here (spend most days researching kitchen forum since we are starting a remodel), I already searched for this with not much result. I would love something that someone has tried and loved but that is (of course) easy to make! :)

I know I saw a recipe a few years ago but can't locate it anywhere. It was a few simple ingredients using ground beef, corn meal (or masa maybe) and the other usual key tamale ingredients.

Thanks in advance if you are able to help!

Nicole

Featured Answer

mapleking

7 years ago

I have this one from an older cook book Tamale Pie Caserole :

Tamale Pie Casserole

1 1/2 lb hamburger

1 med. onion sliced

2 cups canned stewed tomatoes

1 sm. can of tomato sauce

2 cups corn

1 cups sliced black olives

1 t salt

1/4 t pepper

1 T chili powder

1 garlic clove

1/4 cup green pepper chopped

Topping:

1 1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup cornmeal

2 T butter

1 t salt

2 beaten eggs

1 cup shredded cheese

Brown hamburger and onion. Add tomatoes, sauce, corn, olives, green pepper and seasonings and cook for about 20 minutes. Pour into well greased x12 inch baking dish. Topping: Mix the milk, cornmeal, butter and salt, cook until thick. Add the eggs and cheese. Mix well and pour over meat mixture. Bake until top is browned. 350 degrees for 45 to 1 hour.

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Comments (6)

nanabelle
20 years ago
This recipe comes from my 40+ year old Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book which is in very delicate condition now from having used it so much. I am copying it exactly as it is written. I have eaten this when my mother used to make it and I have made it, also, but it has been years. I didn't do much cooking during a certain period of my life, so this dropped off the radar screen. It is a good recipe as I remember it. I think I will have to try it, also.

TAMALE PIE

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup choppped green pepper
3/4 pound ground beef
2 8-ounce cans (2 cups) seasoned tomato sauce
1 12-ounce can (1 1/2 cups) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup chopped ripe olives
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
Dash pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp process American cheese

CORN MEAL TOPPER:
3/4 cup yellow corn meal
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine

OVEN @ 375 degrees

Cook onion and green pepper in a little hot fat till just tender. Add meat: brown lightly. Add next 8 ingredients. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes, until thick. Add cheese; stir till
melted. Pour into greased 10 x x 1 1/2-inch baking dish.

Make corn meal topper: Stir corn meal and salt into cold water. Cook and stir till thick. Add butter; mix well. Spoon over hot meat mixture in 3 lengthwise strips.

Bake casserole in moderate oven (375 deg) about 40 minutes. Makes 6 servings.
nunk
Original Author
20 years ago
sounds like one I'd like to try!

Thanks and I'll post the results later in the week. :)
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ginger_st_thomas
20 years ago
I haven't made this but it's from the American Century cookbook & sounds really good:
TAMALE PIE (serves 6)
Cornmeal Crust:
4 cups water
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
2 TBL butter or lard (not shortening)

Filling:
2 TBL bacon drippings or vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, peeled & chopped
1 small green bell pepepr, cored, seeded, chopped
1 1/4 lbs lean ground chuck
1 TBL chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes (I'd use Ro-Tel)
1/2 cup beef broth
3/4 tsp salt or to taste

For the crust: Preheat oven to 350Â°. Grease 2 1/2 qt casserole; set aside.
Bring water & salt to boiling in a medium heavy saucepan over high heat. Whisking vigorously, add cormeal gradually & continue beating until thick & smooth; beat in butter. Spoon 3/4 of mixture into casserole & with spoon, press over bottom & up the sides. Set aside. Keep remaining cornmeal mixture covered until ready to use.
FILLING: Heat drippings in large heavy skillet over moderate heat 1 minute, add onion, green pepper & garlic & stir-fry until limp, about 5 minutes. Add beef, chili powder & cumin & cook, breaking up lumps until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth & salt & cook & stir 5 minutes. Taste for salt & adjust as needed.
Spoon meat mixture into cornmeal "crust" & cover with remaining cornmeal mush.
Bake uncovered until browned & bubbly, 30-35 minutes.~~
Brenda Buzzell
7 years ago
I am looking for the Tamalee pie recipe my mom made for my brothers in the 1949s. It is different than any I have found. I believe everything was mixed together and not layered with a corn bread topping. Anyone as old as I am and from California might remember this recipe.
faithcoast
7 years ago
Maybe this?

CROCKPOT CALIFORNIA TAMALE PIE

Recipe by Chef #223316

on food.com

Ingredients:

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal

1-1/2 cups milk

1 egg

1 lb. ground beef (browned)

1 (1-1/4 oz.) package chili seasoning mix

1 can chopped tomatoes (15-1/2 oz.)

1/4 cup diced onion

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1 can corn, drained (15-1/2 oz.)

2-1/4 oz. black olives

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

Mix cornmeal, milk and egg.

Add browned ground beef, tomatoes, onion, chili mix, seasoned salt, corn & olives.

Pour into crockpot.

Cook on high for 3-4 hours.

Sprinkle cheese on top.

Cook 5 minutes longer.

Serve.