Beef Mole Tamale Pie Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spray 11"x7" baking dish with nontick cooking spray.
• Brown beef with onion, bell pepper and garlic in large deep skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Drain fat. Stir in corn, salsa, cocoa, cumin, 1 tsp salt, oregano and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese and cilantro.
• Spread into prepared dish.
• Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and remaining 1/2 tsp salt in large bowl. Add milk, butter and egg; stir just until dry ingredients are moistend.
• Drop by spoonfuls evenly over meat mixture; spread batter evenly with spatula.
• Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake 20 minutes or until topping is light brown and filling is bubbly.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with cilantro, chile pepper and sour cream.

Steps:

• For the crust: Mix the masa with the broth in a large bowl and stir to combine. In a mixer, beat the shortening, butter, baking powder and salt. Add the masa mixture to the mixer bowl in 3 additions and beat until combined and soft. Cover and refrigerate while you make the filling.
• For the filling: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. Cook the beef, breaking up any lumps, until it is no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the grease from the skillet.
• Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and poblano to the skillet and season with the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook until just beginning to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, broth and tomato paste and bring to a boil. Add the beans and return the meat to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with butter. Line the skillet with a little over half of the masa mixture and press. Add the filling, then spoon the rest of the masa mixture over the top. Bake until the top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, onions, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring and breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until the meat is brown and the onions are softened, about 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Stir in the enchilada sauce, beans, corn and cilantro and season with salt. Bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the cheese.
• Add the cornmeal to a mixing bowl. Mix in the buttermilk and oil. You want the mixture to be thick but pourable. Stir in the scallions. Pour on top of the meat mixture in the skillet and spread in an even layer. Bake until the meat is bubbling and the cornbread is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Steps:

• Beef:.
• Season beef with garlic, salt, and pepper. Pan sear until brown on both sides. Pour mojo sauce over the top, add onion, and crushed garlic, Place in a crock pot at 300F for 6 hours or until meat is falling apart. When done set aside to cool and reserve the stock from the crock pot. When cooled, chop meat finely or shred.
• Tamale Dough:.
• Mix all ingedients together until a soft dough is formed. Split the dough into 2 balls. Roll out into a round shape that will fit nicely in a tart pan or pie plate. Spray bottom of dish with cooking spray, then place dough in the bottom and press lightly so that it fits nicely in the bottom. Add shredded beef and cooked onions to the bottom so that the dough is covered. Roll out the top dough and place over the top of the beef so that you have a top and bottom crust. Bake in a 375F oven for approximately 35 minutes until dough is done. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and return to oven until cheese is melted. Meanwhile heat enchilada sauce in a pot on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.
• Serve with heated enchilada sauce and sour cream on the side.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease 9 or 10 inch spring form pan.
• In medium saucepan, combine broth, corn meal, garlic powder, paprika and olive oil.
• Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to low, simmer until very thick, stirring constantly.
• Spoon into prepared pan.
• With back of spoon, press mixture up sides of pan to form a 1 1/2 inch rim.
• Set aside.
• Brown ground beef and onion together, drain.
• Reserve 1 cup of meat mixture for topping.
• Add 1/2 cup salsa, chili powder, cumin and red pepper.
• Simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat, stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese.
• Spoon evenly into prepared crust.
• Top with remaining 1/2 cup salsa, olives, 1/2 cup cheese and 1 cup meat mixture.
• Sprinkle with oregano.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes.
• Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauce until soft, about 5 minutes. Add creamed corn, tomatoes with juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt; bring to a boil.
• Stir in cornmeal, milk, and eggs; return to a boil. Cook until it thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Stir in corned beef, olives, and Monterey Jack cheese. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Stir together cornmeal, milk, and egg. Add rest of ingredients, except cheese. Pour into crock pot, cover and cook on high 3-4 hours. Sprinkle cheese over top, cover and cook another 5 minutes.

Steps:

• Combine the beef, sausage, onion and garlic in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, stirring once to crumble meat. Drain. Add the tomatoes, corn, tomato paste, olives, chili powder and salt; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until heated through., Whisk egg in a large bowl; add milk and cornbread mix. Stir just until moistened. Spoon over meat mixture; sprinkle with paprika., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cornbread comes out clean. Sprinkle with cheese.

Steps:

• Place beef and garlic in a large pot. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. As soon as water boils, reduce heat to a simmer and cover pot. Let simmer for 3 1/2 hours, until beef is tender and shreds easily. When beef is done, remove from pot, reserving 5 cups cooking liquid and discarding garlic. Allow meat to cool slightly, and shred finely with forks.
• Meanwhile, place corn husks in a large container and cover with warm water. Allow to soak for 3 hours, until soft and pliable. May need to weight down with an inverted plate and a heavy can.
• Toast ancho chiles in a cast iron skillet, making sure not to burn them. Allow to cool and then remove stems and seeds. Crumble and grind in a clean coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
• Heat oil in a large skillet. Mix in flour and allow to brown slightly. Pour in 1 cup beef broth and stir until smooth. Mix in ground chiles, cumin seeds, ground cumin, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, vinegar and salt. Stir shredded beef into skillet and cover. Let simmer 45 minutes.
• Place lard and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whip with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Add masa harina and beat at low speed until well mixed. Pour in reserved cooking liquid a little at a time until mixture is the consistency of soft cookie dough.
• Drain water from corn husks. One at a time, flatten out each husk, with the narrow end facing you, and spread approximately 2 tablespoons masa mixture onto the top 2/3 of the husk. Spread about 1 tablespoon of meat mixture down the middle of the masa. Roll up the corn husk starting at one of the long sides. Fold the narrow end of the husk onto the rolled tamale and tie with a piece of butchers' twine.
• Place tamales in a steamer basket. Steam over boiling water for approximately one hour, until masa is firm and holds its shape. Make sure steamer does not run out of water. Serve immediately, allowing each person to unwrap their own tamales. Allow any leftovers (still in husks) to cool, uncovered, in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter an 8-inch baking or casserole dish.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in corn, tomatoes, oil, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
• Combine milk, cornmeal, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in meat mixture. Mix in olives. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 50 to 60 minutes; mixture should not be mushy.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
• Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, olives, chili powder, garlic, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper into the skillet. Bring to a low boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and continue to simmer until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Heat milk, butter, sugar, and salt for topping in a large saucepan over medium heat until butter has melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in cornmeal a little at a time, stirring vigorously with each addition, until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Drizzle in beaten eggs slowly, stirring vigorously until combined. Pour mixture over filling in the prepared dish, smoothing evenly over the surface.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow pie to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Place polenta slices on cookie sheet. Place sheet in broiler at closest position to heat source and broil 10-12 minutes until polenta is golden on top.
• Meanwhile, drain beef jus into 12" skillet. Add tomatoes with their juice and chili powder; heat to boiling over high heat. Boil 4-5 minutes until sauce thickens. While mixture boils, shred beef with forks. Coarsely chop cilantro.
• Stir frozen corn and beef into tomato mixture; heat through.
• Remove saucepan from heat; stir in all but 1 tsp cilantro . Arrange polenta over beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese and remaining cilantro. Cover skillet; let stand for 2 minutes until cheese melts.