Slow-Cooker Tamale Pie

Health score
18%
Slow-Cooker Tamale Pie
315 min.
4
587kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a comforting and hearty dish that will warm your soul? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Tamale Pie! Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend gathering, this recipe combines the rich flavors of lean ground beef, zesty enchilada sauce, and creamy cheese, all topped with a delightful cornbread layer that bakes to perfection in your slow cooker.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the enticing aroma of this savory pie wafting through your kitchen. With just a few simple steps, you can create a meal that not only satisfies your hunger but also brings a taste of the Southwest to your table. The combination of red kidney beans and green chiles adds a delightful twist, making each bite a burst of flavor.

This dish is not only delicious but also versatile. Serve it as a main course for lunch or dinner, and watch as your family and friends gather around to enjoy every last bite. Pair it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh green onions for an extra touch of freshness. With a total cooking time of just over five hours, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you go about your day.

So, grab your slow cooker and get ready to impress with this mouthwatering Slow-Cooker Tamale Pie that’s sure to become a new favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound ground beef lean
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cups kidney beans red rinsed drained (from 19-oz can)
  • 10 oz enchilada sauce red canned
  • 6.5 oz just-add-water cornbread mix 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • tablespoons butter melted
  •  eggs 
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • oz chilis green undrained chopped canned
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • 0.3 cup spring onion chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • toothpicks
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in beans and enchilada sauce.
  2. Place beef mixture in 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. In medium bowl, stir cornbread mix, milk, margarine and egg just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Stir cheese and chiles into batter. Spoon over beef mixture in slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until toothpick inserted in center of cornbread comes out clean.
  4. Serve with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories587kcal
Protein20.89%
Fat35.85%
Carbs43.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.82
Glycemic Load
5.16
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.174782566402%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.31mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
10.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:586.53kcal
29.33%
Fat:23.42g
36.03%
Saturated Fat:8.83g
55.2%
Carbohydrates:63.58g
21.19%
Net Carbohydrates:51.85g
18.85%
Sugar:16.95g
18.84%
Cholesterol:100.53mg
33.51%
Sodium:1323.25mg
57.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.7g
61.4%
Phosphorus:592.23mg
59.22%
Folate:192.49µg
48.12%
Fiber:11.73g
46.93%
Iron:6.34mg
35.25%
Zinc:4.88mg
32.52%
Manganese:0.62mg
30.79%
Selenium:20.08µg
28.69%
Vitamin B12:1.67µg
27.9%
Vitamin B3:5.46mg
27.29%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.57%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.3%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
24.9%
Vitamin A:1165.43IU
23.31%
Calcium:228.98mg
22.9%
Vitamin K:23.59µg
22.47%
Potassium:761.45mg
21.76%
Magnesium:76.97mg
19.24%
Vitamin C:15.02mg
18.21%
Copper:0.33mg
16.26%
Vitamin B5:1.16mg
11.61%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.88%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.9%