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Tamale Pie
Photo: Priscilla Du Preez

Tamale Pie

11 ingredients 20 min + 15 min 6 openrecipes
Tamale Pie

This easy, make-ahead Southwestern casserole makes a great weeknight dinner fix.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

512
Calories
42g
Protein
34g
Fat
8g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Topping not in our table 0
Red Kidney Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound FOR THE "BEEF" TOPPING
  • ½ teaspoons Ground Beef
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1-½ cup Cumin
  • 1 can Salt To Taste
  • 2 Tablespoons Salsa, Approximate (pick The Heat Level Of Your Choice)
  • ¾ cups (15 Oz. Size) Red Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 1 cup Chopped Cilantro, Plus Extra For Topping
  • 1-½ cup Shredded Cheddar Or Mexican Blend Cheese
  • ½ cups FOR THE CORNMEAL BASE:
  • ¼ cups Polenta Or Cornmeal

Directions

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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