Description
A flavorful Tex-Mex casserole layered with spicy beef, black beans, and cornbread crust for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook ground beef and onion until browned; drain fat.
3. Add beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; simmer 5 minutes.
4. Mix cornmeal, milk, and egg until smooth.
5. Grease 9×13 dish; pour half cornmeal mix, add beef, top with remaining batter.
6. Sprinkle cheese and olives; bake 30–35 minutes until golden.
7. Cool 10 minutes; garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Substitute turkey or chicken for beef.
Adjust chili for preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Texas Tamale Pie Casserole, cornbread crust pie, ground beef Tex-Mex, one dish dinner