All the flavors of tamales in an easy to assemble, slow cooker, family-favorite meal.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time4 hourshrs
Total Time4 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Servings: 8
Calories: 244
Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
¾cupcornmeal
1-½cupsfat-free milk (I used unsweetened almond milk beverage)
1egg, beaten
1poundlean ground beef, browned and drained of excess fat (I used lean ground turkey)
1envelope(1.25 ounces dry chili seasoning mix)
1can(10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained (I used Rotel)
1can(16 ounces) corn, rinsed and drained
1cupreduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend
Additional Garnishes:
chopped cilantro, light sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced black olives, etc.
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, milk and egg.
Stir in the prepared meat, chili seasoning, tomatoes and corn until thoroughly mixed. Pour mixture into crock pot.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour. Set slow cooker to LOW and continue to cook for 3 hours. Alternatively you can pour the mixture into a greased baking dish bake in the oven @ 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes.
Remove lid and wipe off any condensation, then sprinkle cheese over tamale pie. Place cover on cooker and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
If you use Rotel diced tomatoes, there are lots of options. Location may determine availability. Choose the flavor and spice level you like best.These were the choices I found here in Phoenix, Arizona:
Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (original)
Diced Tomatoes with Serrano Pepper
Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (mild)
Diced Tomatoes with Habaneros (hot)
Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (fire roasted)
Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies and Chipotle Peppers
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Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Tamale Pie
Amount Per Serving (1 /8th of recipe)
Calories 244Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 3g12%
Protein 20g40%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.