Sirloin Steak Tamale Pie
Betty demonstrates how to make Sirloin Steak Tamale Pie. This is a casserole that has a chili base, a middle layer of sharp Cheddar cheese, and a topping of crunchy cornbread. It is great for chilly days!
Ingredients
| Chili base: | ||
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Onion | 1 Small , chopped | |
| Green bell pepper | 1 Small , chopped | |
| Jalapeno pepper | 1 , minced | |
| Garlic | 3 Clove (15 gm) , minced | |
| Sirloin steak | 1 1/2 Pound , seasoned with salt, cooked, and cubed or shredded | |
| Diced tomatoes | 14 1/2 Ounce (((undrained))) | |
| Pinto beans | 31 Ounce (((undrained))) | |
| Chili powder | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Ground cumin | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Dried oregano | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Brown sugar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Cheese layer: | ||
| Cheddar cheese | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) , grated | |
| Cornbread layer: | ||
| Yellow cornmeal | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| All purpose flour | 2/3 Cup (10.67 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1 Pinch | |
| Baking soda | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Milk | 2/3 Cup (10.67 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 2 | |
| Melted butter | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Frozen kernel corn | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Cooking oil spray | 2 Tablespoon |
Directions
MAKING:
1. For the chili base, heat olive oil in deep skillet.
2. Add onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, and garlic.
3. Saute over low to medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cooked sirloin steak (or ground beef) and heat through.
4. Add tomatoes, pinto beans, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and brown sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Taste for salt, and add salt, if needed.
6. For the cornbread topping, combine yellow cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, milk, eggs, melted butter, and kernel corn in a large bowl. Stir until smooth.
7. To assemble Tamale Pie, pour the chili mixture into the bottom of a 13-inch by 9-inch by 2-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking oil spray.
8. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over top of chili.
9. Spoon cornbread batter over the top and smooth toward all edges.
10. Bake at 375 degrees (F) until brown and bubbly, about 15 to 20 minutes.
SERVING:
11. Serve while hot. Enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 1299Calories from Fat 413
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46 g70.8%
Saturated Fat 19 g95%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 700 mg29.17%
Total Carbohydrates 150 g50%
Dietary Fiber 30 g120%
Sugars 18 g
Protein 73 g146%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
