Can you believe that I just recently started finding out the joys of using a slow cooker? I am not sure what has taken me so long to jump on the bandwagon. I think I just never liked the idea of prepping for dinner in the morning.
I have to say, that I am glad I finally came around because it is really nice to come home from a long day to the smell of dinner cooking on the counter top!
And this Crock Pot Beef Tamale Pie couldn’t be easier to throw together. The only prep work you need to do in the morning is to brown the meat and then stir all the ingredients together in the pot, cover, turn it on, and forget about it.
When you get home, you will mix the corn bread topping, spread it on the beef mixture, re-cover and let it cook another hour.
And that’s it! A hot, delicious meal all ready for dinner.
The best part is that the whole family loved this Beef Tamale Pie! Even my culinary grad husband got home and scarfed down a couple bowls. (He has a pretty picky palette so when he gives a thumbs up for a dish I know I’ve scored a winner!!
It’s so nice to come home from a long day’s work to a tasty Crock Pot meal cooking away on the countertop. With minimal prep work and maximum flavor, this Crock Pot Beef Tamale Pie will have you smiling! 🙂
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 packet of Lawry's Taco seasoning
- 2/3 c. water
- 1 15 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5 oz can of fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can corn, drained
- 1 10 oz can of red enchilada sauce
- 1 8.5 oz package of Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 egg
- 1/3 c. milk
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet and add taco seasoning and water. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a round Crock Pot, place the browned beef, beans, tomatoes, corn and enchilada sauce, and stir. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 2-4 hours.
- Mix the corn muffin mix with the egg and milk with a wooden spoon or whisk in a medium bowl. Spread on top of the beef mixture in the crock pot, cover and cook on low for an hour to an hour and a half.
- Serve and enjoy.
recipe adapted from: Taste of Home
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This just proves how amazing the crock pot is. There is SO much that you can do in it. I have been eating a lot of black beans at the moment – love them.
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Crockpots are a busy girl’s best friend! This girl’s at least. 🙂 I am just loving the sound of this pie, Renee! Mexican food is always a big hit around here, so I have a feeling this one would go over well! 🙂
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WHAT?! You just started using the slow cooker?! You are in for a world of awesomeness. This looks terrific!
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I know, can you believe it Julie?!? Up to this point, I’ve been so absorbed in my skillet pan and casserole dish. This opens up all new possibilities!! 🙂
I love my slow cooker Renee – so I’m so glad you stepped onto the crock pot train so to speak! It makes it so nice just to throw it in there, and it smells good all day. So easy!
I made tamale pie in a slow cooker once and was amazed how good it was! This looks delicious, and is a great reminder that I haven’t made it in far too long! 🙂
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I use my slow cooker all the time! I almost think I would rather go without an oven than a crock pot. Love the cornbread topping on this tamale pie!
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The slow cooker is my life saver! So glad you are enjoying it – this tamale pie looks delicious! Love the flavors and can’t wait to add this to our dinner menu!
I’m still using my slow cooker like crazy. . love this beef tamale pie!!! Looks so good!!!
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90 mins????? Are you sure? That sounds like a regular cooker timing.
90 minutes is only for the corn bread portion to cook. Before that, you will cook the beef mixture on low for 6-8 hours. And yes, the corn bread portion will cook in 90 minutes. 🙂
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