<p class="cook-desc">Tamale Pie is a unique recipe made with quick grits and is perfect for feeding a crowd. With the big flavors of traditional tamales this pie is a spicy dish you can whip up in 40 minutes. This recipe goes great with taco night or when you’re in the mood for something out of the ordinary.</p>
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Servings
6
Directions
Heat 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil over medium heat in large skillet.
Add chopped onions and green pepper, cook 2-3 minutes, then add ground beef and brown meat.
Drain extra juices from skillet.
Add tomato sauce, chili powder and salt, mixing well.
Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Heat oven to 350°F.
Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil, slowly stir in grits and taco seasoning mix.
Reduce heat; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until very thick, stirring occasionally.
Spread grits mixture over bottom of prepared baking dish, pushing against sides of dish to form a shell.
Spoon hot beef mixture into shell.
* Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.
Top with cheese and tomato and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Fact Name
Calories
Fact Value
270
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Fat
Fact Value
11g
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Saturated Fat
Fact Value
6g
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Cholesterol
Fact Value
55mg
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Sodium
Fact Value
800mg
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Total Carbohydrate
Fact Value
24g
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Fiber
Fact Value
4g
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Sugar
Fact Value
5g
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Protein
Fact Value
19g
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Calcium
Fact Value
15%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Vitamin D
Fact Value
0%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Vitamin C
Fact Value
25%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Vitamin A
Fact Value
25%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Potassium
Fact Value
14%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Iron
Fact Value
15%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Thiamin
Fact Value
10%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Magnesium
Fact Value
8%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Whole grain
Fact Value
0g
Fact Section
2
Recipe Unique ID
quaker-194-en
Cooking Time
40 minutes
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Recipe Ingredients
Ingredient Amount
1 pound
Ingredient Value
ground beef
Ingredient Amount
1 cup
Ingredient Value
chopped onion
Ingredient Amount
1 cup
Ingredient Value
chopped green pepper
Ingredient Amount
1 can
Ingredient Value
(15 ounce) tomato sauce
Ingredient Amount
2 teaspoons
Ingredient Value
chili powder
Ingredient Amount
1/2 teaspoons
Ingredient Value
salt (optional)
Ingredient Amount
3 cups
Ingredient Value
water
Ingredient Amount
1 cup
Ingredient Value
[product], uncooked*
Ingredient Product
Ingredient Product Title
Quaker® Quick Grits - Original
Ingredient Amount
1 package
Ingredient Value
(1.25 ounce) taco seasoning mix
Ingredient Amount
1-1/2 cups
Ingredient Value
(6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Ingredient Amount
1
Ingredient Value
medium tomato, chopped
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5190
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