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Slow Cooker Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Tamale Pie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 375 min
Total time: 390 min
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 15.25 ounces black beans (1 can, rinsed and drained); 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilis (1 can, undrained); 11 ounces whole kernel corn (1 can, drained); 10 ounces enchilada sauce (1 can); 2 green onions (diced); ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 8.5 ounces Jiffy Cornbread Mix (1 package); 2 eggs; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

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Published: May 4, 2020Updated: July 30, 2021Author: Camille Beckstrand

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A tried-and-true slow cooker favorite - Tamale Pie! With ground beef, canned beans, lots of vegetables, and a cornbread topping, this will quickly become a family favorite. And because the slow cooker does the work, it's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.

You’ll be surprised at how easy this slow cooker recipe of slow cooker tamale pie comes together. Using canned beans and a cornbread muffin mix it’s the perfect dinner for a busy night.

If you like tamales, this recipe has that same delicious tamale taste without any of the hard work.

We knew this recipe would be a hit because most of our family loves tacos. But when you add the cornbread topping to this tamale pie, it takes this slow cooker recipe to a whole new level.

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With the cornbread topping, all you need is a simple green salad to round out this meal. It’s so yummy and has a five-star reviews from everyone who tries it.

can you add your own homemade cornbread topping?

We use the Jiffy cornbread batter in this slow cooker tamale pie. It’s inexpensive and so easy to make. It’s tasty and found in most grocery stores.

You could easily use your own recipe for cornbread muffins or bread. Our Easy Homemade Cornbread Recipe or our Cornbread Muffins recipes could work as the cornbread topping for this tamale pie.

Any of these options will work. You just want to cook it for the last hour of cooking. It should be set up and start to turn golden brown. When you insert a toothpick it should come out clean.

Ingredients to top of your tamale pie

This slow cooker recipe for tamale pie has endless possibilities for toppings. It’s a great way to get some veggies in for your family.

Here are some of our favorite toppings you could add to slow cooker tamale pie:

Diced Tomatoes
Shredded Lettuce
Sliced Black Olives
More Shredded Lettuce
Diced Onions
Sour Cream

how to make slow cooker tamale pie

Are you ready to make this easy slow cooker recipe for tamale pie? Add the ingredients and let your slow cooker do all the work for you. Here are the main ingredients needed for Slow Cooker Tamale Pie.

You may already have most of these ingredients on hand.

In a large skillet, brown your ground beef until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain grease well.
Stir in cumin, salt, chili powder, and pepper.
Place the meat mixture in the slow cooker and stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onions, and cilantro.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through.
At the end of cooking time, combine cornbread mix and eggs in a small bowl. Spoon over meat mixture.

Cover and cook for 1 hour longer or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Sprinkle with cheese and cover, let stand for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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What to serve with Tamale pie:

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Serves: 8