Beef Tamale Pie
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Recipe used with permission by The Beef Checkoff. For more beef information and recipes visit www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com
July 18, 2020
Persons
4
Serving Size
1 serving
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Notes
Recipe used with permission by The Beef Checkoff. For more beef information and recipes visit www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (75% to 80% lean)
- 1 package (8 ounces) shredded taco-seasoned cheese
- 3 cups corn chips
- 1/2 cup refrigerated prepared salsa, drained
- Additional salsa
Instructions
- Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch 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 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, place 2 cups corn chips in 9-inch pie plate. Crush chips slightly to lay flat on bottom of pie plate.
- Spoon beef mixture over crushed corn chips; press gently with back of spoon to form even layer. Top with remaining 1 cup corn chips and 1/2 cup salsa. Serve immediately.
- To serve, cut pie into wedges and carefully remove with pie server. Top with additional salsa, as desired.