We love Mexican and Tex-Mex type dinners, but you probably know that by now. We also love quick and easy, but again I think you know that by now.
So, let’s just get to this recipe for Skillet Tamale Pie.
This is quick, easy, and delicious. And it won’t break the budget to make. Serve it with a salad on the side and you have an easy and delicious meal that your whole family will love.
Skillet Tamale Pie
Beef, taco seasoning, beans, cheese, and a cornmeal topping make an easy and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 package of taco seasoning see note below for homemade taco seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1- 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 1/4 cups cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- In a large deep ovenproof skillet brown ground beef with onion until beef is done and onion is tender.
- Add taco seasoning, black beans, and tomatoes to meat. Stir well to combine.Set aside.
- In a bowl combine cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl. Whisk in buttermilk, 1/4 cup oil, and eggs until combined.
- Spread batter over meat mixture in skillet.
- Bake at 425 for 25-30 minutes or until cornbread tests done.
Notes
If you do not have an oven-proof skillet or one that is large enough, cook the meat part on the stove and then place it in a casserole dish for the oven.
This is my favorite recipe for homemade taco seasoning.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 479Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 914mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 7gSugar: 5gProtein: 26g
Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate.
Yum! Sounds delicious! I know what we’re having for dinner Saturday night! 🙂
(you might want to switch steps 4 and 5)
I hope you enjoy it. And thanks, yes 4 and 5 were mixed up. I fixed them!
Is this gluten free? I’m collecting recipes for my daughter and bought your ebook to make things for her. You didn’t tag it as gf and I’m curious. Thanks.
Yes, it is. Just be sure to use gf or homemade taco seasoning. I also use gluten free cornmeal for mine.
Yum! We love Mexican food too! Can’t wait to try this!
This looks yummy. I hope to make it tonight! By cornmeal do you mean the cornbread mixes or do you mean ground corn? I know that sounds crazy but so many people actually mean the mixes and I don’t use those. 🙂
I mean cornmeal, like you would use in homemade cornbread. I am with you, I don’t use cornbread mix. Most recipes I saw like this called for a mix, so I came up with one that was made with a homemade cornbread batter. If you have a favorite cornbread you could also just use that batter. I hope you enjoy it.
Thank you! This means I can make it for supper tonight!
This was a fabulous meal! A definite keeper–thanks for sharing!
I am glad you enjoyed it!
When I make Skillet Tamale Pie I add one can of corn, with liquid, and some black olives. I also stir the cornmeal into the filling, with some shredded cheese, and top with more shredded cheese. Yum!!!!!