Similar to the comfort food Shepard’s Pie, this is it’s Mexican counter-part.
I found this recipe on the Today Show, but changed a few things to make it even a little bit more health conscious. Here’s what’s you’ll need to make it:
Chipotle Tamale Pie
Healthier Tamale Pie!
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 453 kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 to 2 chipotle chiles en adabo sauce, seeded and minced), plus 1 tsp adobo sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 8.5 oz cornbread mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and grease an 8 inch baking dish with the butter non-stick spray and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet and add the ground turkey, onions, green peppers, and garlic and cook until the turkey is no longer pink and it’s cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain off any excess fat and sprinkle the meat with the cumin.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, chiles and adobo sauce to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer till slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in the cheese and cilantro.
- Spread the turkey mixture in the baking dish and press down to a compact layer.
- Prepare the cornbread mix according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Spread the cornbread batter over the turkey mixture and bake until the cornbread is golden-brown, 20-25 minutes. Let the tamale pie stand for 5 minutes before cutting into squares to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 4mg
Keywords: Casserole, chipotle peppers, ground turkey, tamale pie, tomatoes
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This recipe might look scary, but it’s really easy to throw together! Plus the servings are so large that there are always leftovers to enjoy again later on in the week!
Let me know if you try this one and how you liked it!
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