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Easy Weeknight Texas Tamale Pie with Jiffy Cornbread Mix

A square slice of hearty tamale pie featuring a thick cornbread base topped with seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese.
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Make this hearty, cheesy Texas Tamale Pie casserole for a quick, family-friendly Tex-Mex dinner using simple ingredients and Jiffy cornbread mix.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 box (8.5 ounces) Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the rinsed black beans, Ro-Tel, drained corn, taco seasoning, and water into the skillet with the beef mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese (1/2 cup). Pour this meat mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, prepare the cornbread batter according to the Jiffy box directions, usually mixing the mix with 1 egg and 1 cup of milk.
  6. Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the meat filling in the baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the cornbread batter.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the tamale pie rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of chili powder or cumin to the ground beef mixture.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or shredded cooked chicken for the ground beef.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, use hot Ro-Tel tomatoes or add a diced jalapeño with the onion.

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