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Mini Tamale Pies Recipe
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Mini Tamale Pies Recipe

19 ingredients 1 hr 12 servings openrecipes
Mini Tamale Pies Recipe

This mini tamale pie recipe has a savory ground beef filling tucked into a crispy masa shell and topped with sour cream and cilantro.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

848
Calories
85g
Protein
44g
Fat
27g
Carbs

Counts 15 of 16 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Cider 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 1/2 cups masa harina
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion , small dice (about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt , plus more as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , plus more as needed
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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