Tamale Pie

prep time:: 30 min
total time:: 1 hr

Makes 8

Sara Wilson

A family favorite! Made with Whole Foods products for under $15. Round out your meal with a big green salad.

ingredients

1 pound ground beef or bison
1 (15-ounce) can ranchero beans
1 jar medium salsa
1 (12-ounce) box gluten-free corn bread and muffin mix
1 egg
1 1/3 cups low fat buttermilk
1/4 cup sugar (optional)
6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 (4-ounce) can diced mild green chiles (optional)

directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large sauté pan, brown meat, breaking up any large pieces. Drain well and return to stove. Add beans and salsa, stir to combine and simmer over medium heat 5-7 minutes. Let cool slightly then spoon into a 9x12-inch casserole dish. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions, using the remaining ingredients above. If desired, mix drained green chiles into batter. Carefully spoon over top of beef mixture. Smooth out to cover. Bake 15-20 minutes until cornbread is lightly brown and filling is bubbling.

notes

Nutrition Info Per serving (About 10oz/286g-wt.): 440 calories (140 from fat), 16g total fat, 8g saturated fat, 19g protein, 54g total carbohydrate (2.5g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 88mg cholesterol, 1090mg sodium

Source: Sara Wilson