Stove Top Tamale Pie

From: Melvin'sWifey

On Nov 12, 2009

I changed it a bit based on other reviews and it turned out perfect. Not dry at all. I used 1 can of rotel instead of the tomato sauce. I also put some shredded cheese on top of the meat mixture, under the cornbread mix, as well as the cheese on top. I also added in one red bell pepper, chopped. The cornbread mix I had worked great, it didn't look like it would work when I plopped it all on top but 30 minutes later it was beautiful and covered the mixture completely. It was very moist and fluffy. DH frowned when I told him what we were having for dinner but he ended up having seconds, and then ate the rest for a midnight snack! Really good and really easy.

From: Chef #749763

On Oct 20, 2009

I made this for Dinner last night. My two teenaged daughters and a 4 year old all loved it (my daughters actually went back for seconds). My Hubby liked it also. To me, it was a little dry and needed more spice (but I like my food spicy). The next time I make this I am going to try adding a can of rotel instead of the tomato sauce and maybe some hot sauce. But, still a good recipe!

From: Lennie

On Jun 2, 2005

I would give this recipe more than 5 stars if I could — that's how much my hubby and I enjoyed it! It was so easy to prepare and took such a short amount of time, too. I had to use a 19 oz tin of beans (couldn't find a 14 oz can) and I used the smaller "red beans" instead of the larger kidney beans as we like the small beans the best. I also used Penzey's taco seasoning (3 tbsp) instead of the package; all in all, it was very yummy. I had to leave the green onions out as I didn't have any, but I'm sure they would add to the flavour. I really enjoyed how the cornbread mixture made the topping; you could also call it chili pot pie! This one was such a hit with DH I know I'll be making it over and over again.

From: FlowrBx

On Jun 27, 2005

I made this this evening and as others have said, it was quite easy. I thought I had tomato sauce but I did not so I used a can of diced tomatoes instead. We are not fans of kidney beans so I substituted black beans. Next time I might add a bit more moisture to the hamburger layer as the cornmeal seemed to absorb it all - but yes, there will definitely be a next time. Thank you Fluffy for the fine recipe!