Amigo Pie Recipe – Classic Beef Tamale Casserole

February 13, 2026
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Looking for something yummy to make for dinner? Amigo Pie is a delicious beef casserole recipe that the whole family will love. This is a modern twist on a 1950s recipe for tamale pie that has become an easy, quick dinner for my family. You will love the seasoned beef on a yummy cornmeal layer in this tamale pie recipe!

Looking for something yummy to make for dinner? Amigo Pie is a delicious beef casserole recipe that the whole family will love. This is a modern twist on a 1950s recipe for tamale pie that has become an easy, quick dinner for my family. You will love the seasoned beef on a yummy cornmeal layer in this tamale pie recipe!

Amigo Pie

Get ready to savor a dish that’s quickly become a family favorite in our home! Amigo Pie is a delightful modern twist on the classic 1950s tamale pie, and trust us—everyone will be asking for seconds!

Packed with juicy, seasoned beef and topped with a delectable cornmeal layer, this comforting casserole is not just delicious but also super easy to prepare. It’s the ideal choice for those busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal on the table fast! With its nostalgic vibes, Amigo Pie is sure to bring back memories of family gatherings and cozy evenings spent together.

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All you need to whip up this 30 minute dinner are a few ingredients: ground beef    all purpose flour onion salt tomato  baking powder black olives water chili powder butter salt    cheddar cheese cornmeal

Tamale Pie

All you need to whip up this 30 minute dinner are a few ingredients:

  • ground beef
  • all purpose flour
  • onion
  • salt
  • tomato
  • baking powder
  • black olives
  • water
  • chili powder
  • butter
  • salt
  • cheddar cheese
  • cornmeal

Beef Tamale Casserole

Tamale Pie Recipe

Start  by browning 2 pounds of ground beef in a large skillet! Once it’s nicely browned, be sure to drain any excess fat.

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1950s Recipe for Tamale Pie

Next up, stir in 1 cup of chopped onions, a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes, 1 cup of sliced black olives, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.

Cook until the onion is tender and the flavors have had a chance to mingle!

butter and cornmeal layer

Beef Tamale Pie

 In a medium bowl, mix together 1 ½ cups of yellow cornmeal, ½ cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Next, pour in 2 cups of hot water and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir until everything is combined and the mixture is smooth, but be careful not to overmix.

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Beef Tamale Casserole

Add in 2 cups of delicious shredded cheddar cheese and mix it all together!

Beef Casserole

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Pour cornmeal into a greased 9×13-inch pan and spread it evenly to create a delicious bottom layer for your beef casserole!
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Spoon the delicious meat mixture into your baking dish and gently press it down to even it out. Next, sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top for that perfect melty goodness. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve warm!

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Beef Casserole

Ever tried tamale casserole? It’s a delicious blend of savory flavors, featuring layers of cornbread, spiced meat, and melted cheese. It’s like a cozy mix of Mexican comfort food that warms you from the inside out!
1950s Recipe for Tamale Pie

Beef Casserole Recipe

Craving something delicious for dinner? Look no further! Meet **Amigo Pie**, a modern twist on the classic tamale pie from the 1950s that your whole family will adore!

This beef casserole is packed with flavor and sits on a tasty cornmeal layer that makes every bite a winner. Quick and easy to whip up, it’s the perfect solution for a busy weeknight meal!

Ready to bring some yum to your table? Let’s get cooking!

NOTE: Forgive my picture, this usually serves up much prettier, but we we a little to eager to dig in!

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I made this dish into an Incredibles themed dinner for our Incredibles Family Fun Night! It was a big hit!

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Try Amigo Pie for dinner—a delicious beef casserole with a modern twist on a 1950s tamale pie recipe that the whole family will love!

Amigo Pie Recipe – Classic Beef Tamale Casserole

Beth Gorden
Looking for something yummy to make for dinner? Amigo Pie is a delicious beef casserole recipe that the whole family will love. This is a modern twist on a 1950s recipe for tamale pie that has become an easy, quick dinner for my family. You will love the seasoned beef on a yummy cornmeal layer in this tamale pie recipe!
5 from 5 votes
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Course beef, beef recipes, dinner, dinner recipe, main dish, supper, supper recipes
Cuisine 30 minute dinner ideas, comfort food, dinner, dinner recipes, Mexican, supper
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup black olives sliced
  • 16-28 oz diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder

Cornmeal Crust

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups HOT water
  • 4 Tablespoons buter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided

Instructions
 

  • Start  by browning 2 pounds of ground beef in a large skillet! Once it’s nicely browned, be sure to drain any excess fat.
  • Next up, stir in 1 cup of chopped onions, a 28 oz can o diced tomatoes, 1 cup of sliced black olives, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
    Cook until the onion is tender and the flavors have had a chance to mingle!
  • In a medium bowl, mix together 1 ½ cups of yellow cornmeal, ½ cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Next, pour in 2 cups of hot water and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir until everything is combined and the mixture is smooth, but be careful not to overmix.
  • Add in 2 cups of delicious shredded cheddar cheese and mix it all together.
  • Pour cornmeal into a greased 9×13-inch pan and spread it evenly to create a delicious bottom layer for your beef casserole.
  • Spoon the delicious meat mixture into your baking dish and gently press it down to even it out. Next, sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top for that perfect melty goodness. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve warm.

Beth Gorden is the creative multi-tasking creator of 123 Homeschool 4 Me. As a busy homeschooling mother of six, she strives to create hands-on learning activities and worksheets that kids will love to make learning FUN! With over 20 years educating children, she has created over 1 million pages of printables to help teach kids alphabet, math, science, English grammar, history, and so much more! Beth is also the creator of 2 additional sites with even more educational activities and FREE printables - www.kindergartenworksheetsandgames.com and www.preschoolplayandlearn.com. Beth studied at the University of Northwestern where she got a double major to make her effective at teaching children while making education FUN!

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  2. 5 stars
    This hit the spot! Flavorful, satisfying, and easy!

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  3. 5 stars
    Fun new casserole to add to my weekday dinners list

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