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Beef Mole Tamale Pie

Beef Mole Tamale Pie prepared dish

This beef mole tamale pie features a rich and flavorful mole sauce layered over tender beef and topped with a cornbread-like tamale crust. It's a comforting dish that combines traditional mexican flavors in a unique and satisfying way.

This recipe is mexican style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 30 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include cheddar cheese, milk, pepper, onion.
  • Follow all 12 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup mole sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the mole sauce and let it simmer for 10 minutes to combine the flavors.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until well combined.
  7. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  8. Spread the beef mole mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
  9. Pour the tamale batter over the beef mixture and spread it evenly.
  10. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tamale crust is golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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