Low-carb tamale pie

This scrumptious low-carb tamale pie has beef in a zesty sauce topped with cheese and warm cornbread. You will love the flavors of this Keto tamale pie!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 5

Course Lunch and Dinner

Makes 6 servings

Serving Size 1½ cups

Net Carbs 12 g

*Net carbs are per serving

Ingredients

Beef Filling

2 pounds ground beef
salt and black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup water
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Cornbread Topping

½ cup masa flour
¼ cup almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1-2 teaspoons sweetener, (monk fruit/allulose blend is our favorite)
3 large eggs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup water

Garnish

sour cream, diced tomato, green onion, cilantro

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325F/165C.
In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain the fat. Add the taco seasoning, chili powder, and jalapeno.
In a small bowl, mix the tomato paste and water until combined. Stir into the beef mixture. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
In a large bowl, whisk the masa flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and monk fruit (optional). Add in eggs and butter, and stir until well combined. Batter will be thick at this point.
Add in the water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the batter has thinned some. Batter should resemble cornbread, still slightly thick but spreadable.
Using a rubber spatula, dollop the batter over the beef mixture. Spread mixture to cover the entire top evenly.
Bake 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and firm to the touch.
Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream, diced tomatoes, green onion, or cilantro (optional). Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Low-carb tamale pie

Serving Size

1.5 cups

Amount per Serving

Calories

628

% Daily Value*

Net Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Fat

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

275

Sodium

866

Potassium

707

Vitamin C

Vitamin A

242

µg

Calcium

307

Iron

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. Nutrition facts are sourced from the USDA Food Database. Values may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.