This Tamale Pie with Jiffy is an easy recipe that the whole family will love. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal, or you can even prep it ahead of time for an easy dinner on busy days.
Love cornbread? Next time try this Skillet Cornbread Recipe!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ This Tamale Pie with Jiffy is packed with flavor that the entire family will love.
✔️ It's an easy recipe that is also very versatile and so easy to customize to your family's tastes.
✔️ Tamale Pie is also great for meal prep and can be made ahead of time and reheated for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- jiffy corn mix
- sour cream
- creamed corn
- ground beef
- black beans
- taco seasoning packet
- favorite enchilada sauce
- onion
- egg
- shredded cheese
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Preheat the oven, prepare baking dish, set aside.
- Brown ground beef with onions. Add black beans, pour enchilada sauce and sprinkle with taco seasoning, combine and simmer.
- Add jiffy cornbread mix, creamstyle corn, sour cream and egg to a medium sized mixing bowl, mix to combine.
- Pour meat mixture into casserole dish, top with shredded cheese. Spread cornbread batter over top of the casserole.
- Baked uncovered for 40 minutes. Allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.
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Equipment
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- 9x13 casserole dish - this one is really pretty and will go from oven to table for serving.
- large skillet
- medium mixing bowl
FAQ's
There are so many things you can do with Jiffy corn muffin mix! You can use it to make cornbread, corn dogs, hush puppies, and so much more.
Substitute a can of Rotel for the enchilada sauce. If you can't find Rotel, use a can of diced tomatoes and a can of diced chiles. Or just spicy salsa!
Adding an extra egg to cornbread can help it come together and hold its shape more easily. It will also add a little bit of richness and moisture to the finished dish.
Yes, you can add drained canned corn to your favorite cornbread mix. Just stir it in right before baking to ensure that the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Things to know
- If you don't have a taco seasoning packet on hand, you can use your own homemade taco seasoning mix.
- To make this recipe ahead of time, simply prepare the ground beef mixture and cornbread topping, then cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven and proceed with the recipe as directed.
- If you don't have sour cream on hand, you can substitute plain yogurt or even mayonnaise.
- This recipe can be easily made gluten-free by using a gluten-free cornbread mix.
- Find all the best tips to reheat a casserole dish here.
Variations
- If you are not a fan of jiffy mix, you can make a half-batch of homemade cornbread instead.
- If you want a little extra spice, you can add some chopped jalapeño peppers, or you can add a dash of chipotle powder or chili powder to the ground beef mixture.
- Make this Tamale Pie with Jiffy vegetarian by using black beans instead of ground beef.
- Green chiles would be an excellent edition. You can add them to the meat mixture or the cornbread.
- Reduce the fat in this dish by using ground chicken or ground turkey instead of beef.
- Bulk this casserole dish up a little, by adding diced bell pepper, drained pinto beans, green chilies, or your favorite vegetables.
- For a more indulgent version, top the casserole with crumbled tortilla chips or crushed crackers before baking.
- Adding a can of drained green chiles to the cornbread mixture adds a yummy flavor!
Storage
Refrigerate: - Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Freezer: - this dish can also be frozen. Freeze individual portions for quick and easy reheating or freeze the entire casserole dish for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheat: Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350 degrees F until warmed through. You can also reheat individual portions in the microwave.
Related recipes
- If you love easy Mexican-inspired casserole recipes then look no further than this Chicken Spaghetti Casserole.
- Are you in the mood for a hearty and delicious appetizer? Give this Ground Beef Taco Dip recipe a try.
- If you love a great meal, you'll enjoy the Stuffed Pepper Casserole as well!
- The Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole has all the TexMex flavors you love!
- Be sure to try the Hairy Bikers Sausage Casserole - don't let the name scare you, this is the yummiest beans and sausage casserole.
Serve with
- Start your meal with a Mexican Corn Casserole Recipe, it's terrific with chips!
- I love to pair this Tex Mex comfort food casserole with a fresh side dish like this Southwest Salad recipe.
- If you are looking for a fresh but sweet side to pair with this meal, look no further than this Air Fryer Pineapple recipe.
- Are you ready to enjoy an adult beverage with this meal? This Mexican Martini recipe is tangy and positively delicious.
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Easy Tamale Pie Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix packet
- 15 ounce can of black beans rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces red enchilada sauce
- 8.5 ounce jiffy corn bread one box
- ½ cup sour cream
- 14.75 ounce can cream style corn
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare baking dish, spray with non stick cooking spray, set aside.
- Brown ground beef with onions. Drain fat. Add black beans, enchilada sauce and taco seasoning, combine well. Simmer 5 minutes, set aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, prepare cornbread topping. Add jiffy cornbread mix, creamstyle corn, sour cream and egg. Mix to combine.
- Pour beef mixture into casserole dish, top with shredded cheese. Spread cornbread mixture over the top.
- Baked uncovered for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the casserole comes out clean. Allow to sit 10 minutes before serving.
Joanna J.
Just made this for a potluck but changed up a couple things. I added a can of rotel tomatoes with green chiles to the filling and since the beyond ground meat substitute was on sale I used this instead of beef. It was amazing and my vegetarian coworkers loved it.
Bowl Me Over
That's fantastic! We really enjoy the beyond ground beef, that stuff is tasty! Good to know works in this recipe. Thanks for sharing Joanna!
Sharon
I made this tonight and it was okay….some of us (3) thought the jiffy mix made it too sweet… may get adventurous and try masa next time. On the bright side my husband who isn’t a fan of spicy food aka Mexican cuisine……he actually liked it!
Bowl Me Over
Let me know how that masa turns out for you Sharon, glad your hubby gave it two thumbs up! 🙂
Ember myers
I've made this a few times and my family loves it. Last night was really in the mood for it but since we had just had red meat earlier in the week I decided to use rotisserie chicken that I shredded instead and it came out awesome.
Bowl Me Over
Oooh! What a wonderful swap Ember, thank you so much for sharing that sounds amazing!
Heather m
Delicious! Made exactly as indicated and it came out perfect! Can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow!
Bowl Me Over
Yum, yum, yum - sounds great Heather!
Carolyn
Better than the average tamale pie recipe I have used for years. I'll use this one as my go to from now on!
Bowl Me Over
Great, glad it earned 5 stars, that's awesome! Thanks for supporting the blog Carolyn!!!
Stephanie
I make tamale pie a lot, and I love adding beans! I double this & freeze some in individual containers for quick meals later. I've used 1/2 black beans & 1/2 chili variety beans & the extra seasoning is great! My husband doesn't like cheese (any kind... I know! I married this guy??!! lol) Anyway, even the non-cheese half that I make is really good : )
Bowl Me Over
So smart and great meal prep Stephanie, good for you! And that no-cheese guy? Well, what can we say, I guess you'll keep him right? Sounds like a keeper! Glad you're enjoy the tamale pie recipe and thanks for supporting the blog!!
Judith
Very easy and tasty! I baked the pie in a 11x7 pan since we like a thicker filling. I forgot to buy the creamed corn for the cornbread but I had regular corn so added it to the filling instead. Delicious! Big hit with my bachelor brothers! Will make often
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed this recipe Judith - I made it yesterday too! Glad you enjoyed the regular corn and that this it's part of the weekly rotation now! Enjoy and thanks for being a part of the blog.
Amy
Lovely not fussy recipe! Made it vegetarian with Impossible ground meat and added extra veggies to it. Very yummy!
Bowl Me Over
Great substitute Amy, that sounds amazing!
Ivo
Hello. Your recipe doesn't say what to do with the enchilada sauce nor the onions in the recipe for Tamale Pie. I'm assuming cook the onions with the ground beef but not sure what to do with the enchilada sauce.
Bowl Me Over
Hey Ivo - I apologize for that omission. I updated the recipe to clarify the instructions. I'm so sorry, I hope you enjoy the recipe!
EW
What size baking dish for this recipe
Bowl Me Over
You can use a 9"x13" baking dish, I've also used a 10.5"X7.5" and a large cast iron skillet. This is a very flexible, really you're baking it until the cornbread is cooked through.
Deb
Ingredient list does not have black beans on it for Jiffy Tamale Pie Casserole, but it is in the recipe. How much?
Bowl Me Over
My apologies Deb, I just updated the recipe. Thank you for bringing it to my attention, much appreciated!