Slow Cooker Tamale Pie

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce2 green onions, chopped1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix2 eggs1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blendSour cream and additional minced fresh cilantro, optional
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cumin, salt, chili powder and pepper.
Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker; stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onions and cilantro. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through.
In a small bowl, combine muffin mix and eggs; spoon over meat mixture. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and additional cilantro if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Serving Size: Makes 8 servings-about 1 1/4 cup each

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BEAKIEBEAN.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 375.8
  • Total Fat: 11.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 81.7 mg
  • Sodium: 1,075.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
  • Protein: 24.4 g

Member Reviews
  • ZRIE014
    tasty - 5/20/18
  • NELLJONES
    I've made a similar version for years, just not in a crockpot. It's better to soak your own dried beans and use fresh corn and chilis. - 4/22/18
  • LOJE2012
    - 5/4/15