Jiffy Tamale Pie
Craving something hearty and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen? This Jiffy Tamale Pie is the answer, where savory ground beef meets a golden cornbread crust in perfect harmony! Dinner will be easily ready on the table in just an hour.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 279kcal
Ingredients
- 8.5 ounce box Jiffy cornmeal muffin mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup sour cream regular or light
- ½ cup canned creamed corn
- ¼ cup chopped jarred jalapeños optional
- 1 tablespoon butter divided
- 1 cup diced onion about 1 medium
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and Black Pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 15 ounce can red enchilada sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- For the cornbread layer, in a medium bowl, combine the Jiffy cornmeal muffin mix, egg, sour cream, canned cream corn, and chopped jalapeños (if using). Mix until just combined.
- Butter a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or 13"x9" baking dish with ½ tablespoon of the butter. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the beef mixture, in a large skillet, heat the remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Crumble and cook until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat. Season with fresh garlic, cumin, chili powder and seasoning salt or salt, black pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Carefully remove the cornbread base from the oven. Poke holes all over the surface.
- Pour half of the can of enchilada sauce over the cornbread. Top with the beef mixture, spreading out evenly. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and broil on high an additional 3-5 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes (otherwise it will fall apart when serving).
- Garnish with olives, guacamole, pico de Gallo, sour cream, and/or salsa.
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Notes
Pro Tips and Substitutions
- Meat Substitutions: You can easily swap the ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken.
- Spice Level: Opt for green chilies instead of jalapeños if you want a milder cornbread crust. If you'd like a spicy beef mixture, add cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes. You can also opt for a spicy red enchilada sauce.
- Seasoning Alternatives: Taco seasoning can be used in place of cumin and chili powder.
- Cheese Options: Besides cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, and a Mexican cheese blend work great as well.
- Homemade Jiffy Alternative: If you prefer a homemade cornbread base instead of Jiffy, here is an easy substitute:
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup medium grind yellow cornmeal, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Other Crust Options: You can substitute Jiffy Cornbread mix with another brand of box of cornbread mix. You can also use canned biscuit dough for an easy sloppy joe pie crust. In this case, you'll need a 10-12 ounce can of refrigerated biscuit dough. Quarter the biscuits then incorporate in one of these ways:
- Pour the ground beef mixture in the baking dish, top with cheese, then top with the biscuit pieces.
- Fold the biscuit dough into the sloppy Joe meat mixture, pour the mixture into the baking dish, then top with cheese.
- Gluten Free: You can swap the Jiffy Cornbread mix with a gluten-free alternative to make this dish gluten-free. Ensure your enchilada sauce is gluten-free as well.
- Extra Veggies: If you’re looking to add more veggies, you can add chopped green bell pepper, canned green chiles, or spinach.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1164mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 737IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 4mg
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