Beef Tamale Pie
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff 4 Servings • 8 Min. Prep Time • 12 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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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 |
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| Prepared thick-and-chunky salsa may be substituted for refrigerated salsa. |
Directions:
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
Nutrition:
Calories: 661; Total Fat: 46g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 131mg; Total Carbs: 22g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 38g; Sodium: 878mg;