Beef Tamale Pie
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 8 Min. Cook Time: 12 Min. What you need:
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+ 1 lb. ground beef (75% to 80% lean)
+ 1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded taco-seasoned cheese or Mexican cheese blend + 3 c. corn chips + 1/2 c. refrigerated prepared salsa, drained* + additional salsa + Prepared thick-and-chunky salsa may be substituted for refrigerated salsa. What to do:
1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8-10 min., breaking into 3/4-in. crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings. Return beef to skillet; add cheese; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted.
2. Meanwhile, place 2 c. corn chips in 9-in. pie plate. Crush chips slightly to lay flat on bottom of pie plate. 3. Spoon beef mixture over crushed corn chips; press gently with back of spoon to form even layer. Top with remaining 1 c. corn chips and 1/2 c. salsa. Serve immediately. 4. To serve, cut pie into wedges and carefully remove with pie server. Top with additional salsa, as desired. * Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff Nutritional information:
Calories: 661; Total Fat: 46g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 131mg; Total Carbs: 22g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 38g; Sodium: 878mg;
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