tamale pie
Masa-topped Tex-Mex bake
Tamale pie is an American casserole inspired by tamales but requiring far less labor.
A layer of seasoned meat—typically ground beef with chili spices—is topped with cornmeal batter or masa and baked.
The dish captures tamale flavors without the painstaking process of wrapping individual tamales in corn husks: She made tamale pie for the potluck.
Slow-cooked oven dish
- baking dishOven-safe cooking vessel
- layeredHaving multiple levels
- fillingMaterial placed within
- ovenEnclosed cooking chamber
bake · recipe · potluck · dinner · family meal · ground beef · beans · cheese
Nixtamalized corn dough
- crustHard outer layer
- toppingFood's finishing layer
- polentaCooked cornmeal dish
- gritsBoiled ground maize
cornbread · batter · golden · coarse · ground · maize · hominy · johnnycake
Warm and substantial
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
- fillingMaterial placed within
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- nourishingPromoting health through food
homestyle · nostalgic · cozy · family dinner · crowd-pleaser · budget-friendly · Southern · church supper
Ground dried pepper blend
- jalapeñoMild-to-medium Mexican pepper
- cayennePungent red spice
- chipotleSmoke-dried jalapeño pepper
- cuminGround aromatic seed
paprika · hot sauce · red pepper flakes · ancho · enchilada sauce · picante · seasoned
Of blended border heritage
- fusionJoining into unity
- enchiladaSauced stuffed tortilla
- chili con carneSpiced meat stew
- tacoFilled, folded flatbread
burrito · Americanized · cantina · fiesta · Sonoran · New Mexican
casserole
Slow-cooked oven dish
- baking dishOven-safe cooking vessel
- layeredHaving multiple levels
- fillingMaterial placed within
oven · bake · recipe · potluck · dinner · family meal · ground beef · beans · cheese · tomato sauce
masa
Nixtamalized corn dough
grits · cornbread · batter · golden · coarse · ground · maize · hominy · johnnycake · hushpuppy
hearty
Warm and substantial
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
- fillingMaterial placed within
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
nourishing · homestyle · nostalgic · cozy · family dinner · crowd-pleaser · budget-friendly · Southern · church supper · soul food
chili powder
Ground dried pepper blend
cumin · paprika · hot sauce · red pepper flakes · ancho · enchilada sauce · picante · seasoned
Mexican-American
Of blended border heritage
- fusionJoining into unity
- enchiladaSauced stuffed tortilla
- chili con carneSpiced meat stew
taco · burrito · Americanized · cantina · fiesta · Sonoran · New Mexican
tamale pieapple pie
Pastry with cooked fruit
cake · sweet potato pie · dessert · fruit pie · fruit cobbler
tamale piebirria
Spiced Mexican meat stew
pozole · carnitas · barbacoa · street tacos
tamale piesushi
Vinegared rice with toppings
pad thai · chicken tikka masala · beef bourguignon · schnitzel · pierogi