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February 3, 2026

Make Chef John's tamale pie recipe any night of the week and enjoy a savory ground beef and cornbread casserole with delicious tamale flavors.

Hot Tamale Pie
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Hot Tamale Pie

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Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
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Cook and stir ground beef in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until meat starts to brown and release its juices, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in poblano peppers, salsa, salt, dried chipotle pepper, and oregano. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, whisk one package corn muffin mix in a large bowl with one egg and 1/3 cup of milk until combined; spread into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle corn over top, followed by 1/2 of the Cheddar and 1/2 of the Montery Jack. Spread beef mixture over the cheeses.
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Mix remaining corn muffin mix, egg, milk, Cheddar, and Monterey Jack in a bowl; carefully spread over beef mixture to within 1/2 inch of the edges of the dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Cheese Layering Technique 🧀
    Reserve half the cheese to sprinkle on top during the last 10 minutes of baking for a perfectly golden, crispy cheese crust.
  • Pepper Prep Pro 🌶️
    Roast the poblano peppers before dicing to enhance their smoky flavor and add depth to the tamale pie.
  • Corn Muffin Mix Hack 🌽
    For extra moisture and flavor, substitute part of the milk with sour cream or Greek yogurt when preparing the corn muffin mix.
  • Salsa Selection Secret 🥫
    Choose a chunky, medium-heat salsa to provide both moisture and flavor complexity to the dish without overwhelming spiciness.
  • Ground Beef Browning Trick 🍳
    Pat the ground beef dry before cooking and avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent steaming.

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