Chipotle Tamale Pie

Recipe courtesy Ingrid Hoffmann

Show: Simply Delicioso with Ingrid HoffmannEpisode: Gone Sailing

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 5 min
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound, lean ground turkey
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 chipotle chiles, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from can chipotle in adobo
1 cup grated Cheddar
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 (8.5-ounce) package cornbread mix
1 egg
1/3 cup milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Grease an 8-inch baking dish with the butter and set it aside.

Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, the onions, green peppers, and garlic and cook until the turkey is no longer pink and is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain off any excess fat and sprinkle the meat mixture with the cumin.

Add the beans, tomatoes, chiles and adobo sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until heated through and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and stir in the cheese and cilantro.

Spread the turkey mixture in the prepared baking dish, pressing down on it with the back of a spoon to make an even, compact layer.

Combine the cornbread mix with milk and egg. Spread the cornbread batter over the turkey mixture and bake until the cornbread is golden-brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the tamale pie stand for 5 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

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recipe Chipotle Tamale Pie
Sheila Raleigh, NC 10-23-2009
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loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

my husband and I really loved this recipe. so easy too! i put a bit more chipotle than called for, but we are really big... fans of the chipotle flavor and like things spicy. also, I used ground chicken because that's what I had. I highly recommend trying this recipe.Read more
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Tracey Stone Mountain, GA 08-18-2009
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Ultimate Crowd Pleaser
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this several times, each time just as good as before. I had to care for 2 of the pickiest 3 y.o. know to man. One... only likes chicken nuggets and fries the other canned pasta. All I had was this pie cooked and they came over both hungry. I gave them small pieces and looked over and both the plates were cleaned. One was actually licking the plate. LOL I served it with a spinach salad. I enjoyed it so did the kids. I did add 1 package of low sodium taco meat seasoning to add some punch. It was soooo yummy now the kids ask for it and so do their parents. It's a quick, easy, wallet friendly meal. It's in heavy rotation at my house everyone ask for it. I love the boxed cornbread topping. It gives the right balance of sweet and savory which is a wonderful combo IMO. Keep it up Ingrid HoffmannRead more
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Michelle Boynton Beach, FL 06-27-2009
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So, it may not be the most authentic Mexican or Latin dish, but I still thought it was delicious. This is 'The Melting Pot'... after all... It's a great recipe to involve the kids with as well, which is extra credit in my book. Thanks Ingrid!Read more
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Genevieve Brandon, FL 05-24-2009
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Sweet and spicy and never a leftover
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We have made this recipe more than a dozen times now, because it is so well received by friends and family. The sweet corn... muffin topping melds perfectly with the slightly spicy meat filling. We have tried it with several modifications, too, including black beans and a mix of beans but the original is always stellar. I recently introduced this to co-workers and every single person asked for seconds and the recipe. The latter request could easily be met, thanks to the great Food Network site; unfortunately, the former request could not be met, as there were no leftovers for seconds! The only caveat to those who do not like spicy food, this dish has some bite, so it is not for the faint of heart. The recipe is easy to make and if the dish actually makes it to the next day, the leftovers reheat well.Read more
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christie mesa, AZ 05-04-2009
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not that good
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

We love hot food, but this was too much. The corn bread was too sweet, Would not make again and as much as I love leftovers,... this will be pitched outRead more
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Darcy Red Lodge, MT 04-29-2009
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A KEEPER!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so easy to make and so delicious that we had seconds!! I had read all of the reviews and decided to just make it... the way the recipe read and it was perfect. Read more