Meal Kit
Beef & Poblano Tamale Pie
with cornbread-cheddar crust
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Rich, savory, cheesy, and lip-smacking to the last drop (sorry coffee company), we're taking this to the bank: You'll be making this tamale pie again for friends and family before you've finished the dishes from this round. Ground beef is mixed with vegetables and topped with cheesy cornbread, then baked until golden brown. Make room in your recipe repertoire for this pie, pronto.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
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- 1 Poblano Pepper
- 3 oz. Corn Kernels
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Green Onions
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- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) DOpE5v3r
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Calories750
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Carbohydrates72g
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Net Carbs69g
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Fat36g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1390mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Casserole Dish
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using 20 oz. ground beef, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground beef, working in batches, if necessary.
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If using ground pork, follow same instructions as ground beef in Step 3, breaking up pork until no pink remains and pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using steak strips, spread into a single layer, pat dry, and coarsely chop. Follow same instructions as ground beef in Step 3, stirring occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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If using whole chicken breasts, pat dry and, on a clean cutting board, cut into 1” dice. Follow same instructions as ground beef in Step 3, stirring occasionally until no pink remains and chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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Prepare the Ingredients
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.
Mince garlic.Stem poblano pepper, seed, and cut into 1/2" dice. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping. -
Make the Cornbread Batter
Set aside 2 Tbsp. cornbread mix.
Combine remaining cornbread mix, 1/4 cup water, cheese, and green portions of green onions (reserve a pinch for garnish) in a mixing bowl. Stir, adding additional water 2 Tbsp. at a time, until fully combined and a thick, spreadable batter forms. -
Start the Filling
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef, poblano pepper, taco seasoning, garlic, white portions of green onions, and a pinch of pepper to hot, dry pan. Stir occasionally until no pink remains on ground beef and ground beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-6 minutes. -
Finish the Filling
Add corn, Worchestershire, and reserved 2 Tbsp. cornbread mix to hot pan. Cook until poblano softens, 1-2 minutes.
Add 1 cup water. Stir occasionally until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
Bake Pie and Finish Dish
Transfer filling to prepared casserole dish. You may also use a cast iron skillet. Top filling with cornbread batter, using a spatula dipped in water or sprayed with cooking spray to smooth top. Don't worry if your cornbread layer is thin!
Bake in hot oven until cornbread topping is golden brown, 20-25 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Rest, at least 5 minutes.Serve family-style, garnishing with sour cream and reserved green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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