Tamale Pie

6
Servings
10 min
Preparation Time
45 min
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Tamale Pie is a unique recipe made with quick grits and is perfect for feeding a crowd. With the big flavors of traditional tamales this pie is a spicy dish you can whip up in 40 minutes. This recipe goes great with taco night or when you’re in the mood for something out of the ordinary.

Ingredients & Instructions

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
3 cups water
1 cup Quaker® Quick Grits - Original, uncooked*
1 package (1.25 oz) taco seasoning mix
1 ½ cups (6 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium tomato, chopped

Cooking Instructions

Heat 1 tsp olive or vegetable oil over medium heat in large skillet.
Add chopped onions and green pepper, cook 2-3 minutes, then add ground beef and brown meat.
Drain extra juices from skillet.
Add tomato sauce, chili powder and salt, mixing well.
Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Heat oven to 350°F.
Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil, slowly stir in grits and taco seasoning mix.
Reduce heat; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until very thick, stirring occasionally.
Spread grits mixture over bottom of prepared baking dish, pushing against sides of dish to form a shell.
Spoon hot beef mixture into shell.
*Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.
Top with cheese and tomato and serve.

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Quaker® Quick Grits - Original

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Cooking Instructions

Heat 1 tsp olive or vegetable oil over medium heat in large skillet.
Add chopped onions and green pepper, cook 2-3 minutes, then add ground beef and brown meat.
Drain extra juices from skillet.
Add tomato sauce, chili powder and salt, mixing well.
Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Heat oven to 350°F.
Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil, slowly stir in grits and taco seasoning mix.
Reduce heat; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until very thick, stirring occasionally.
Spread grits mixture over bottom of prepared baking dish, pushing against sides of dish to form a shell.
Spoon hot beef mixture into shell.
*Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.
Top with cheese and tomato and serve.