Tamale Pie with Fresh Tomato and Corn

Ingredients for Tamale Pie with Fresh Tomato and Corn

• 230g fresh chorizo, casings removed (about 2 links), or vegetarian substitute such as Lightlife Plant-Based Italian Sausage

• 230g beef mince, or vegetarian substitute such as Lightlife Plant-Based Ground

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin

• 1 large onion, grated on a box grater, divided

• 1–2 medium jalapeños, thinly sliced, seeded if desired, divided

• 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

• 2 large beefsteak tomatoes (about 900g ), cut into 1/2" cubes

• 475ml corn kernels (preferably fresh

• from about 3 ears of corn), divided

• 230g cheddar cheese, grated (about 450g )

• 2 large eggs

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 80ml soured cream, plus more for serving

• 190g cornmeal

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Preheat oven to 232°C. Heat an 8" cast-iron skillet over high. Pat chorizo and beef dry with paper towels, then press into an even layer in bottom of hot skillet with a spatula. Cook, undisturbed, until a brown crust begins to form on the bottom, about 6 minutes. Turn, break into pieces, and continue to cook until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add tomato paste, cumin, half of grated onion, half of jalapeño, and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and well combined, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes, 350g corn, and 350ml cheese.

Whisk eggs, butter, 80ml soured cream, and remaining onion in a medium bowl. Whisk cornmeal, baking powder, and remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt in a small bowl. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture and stir to combine, then stir in 30g cheese and remaining 120ml corn.

Dollop cornbread batter over meat mixture, then smooth into an even layer. Top with remaining jalapeños and 30g cheese.

Bake cornbread until golden brown, 15–18 minutes. Serve with soured cream alongside.

Disclaimer

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