Description
Keto Tamale Pie is a low-carb, delicious dish featuring seasoned ground beef topped with a savory almond and coconut flour crust, baked to golden perfection. This comforting meal is perfect for those following a keto lifestyle who crave the flavors of traditional tamales without the carbs.
Ingredients
Meat Mixture
- 2 lb ground beef or pork
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp chili powder (optional)
- 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Crust
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/8 tsp cornbread flavor (optional)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF to prepare for baking your tamale pie.
- Cook Meat Mixture: In a 10-inch oven-proof skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with salt and pepper until mostly cooked, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Stir in taco seasoning, chili powder, and minced jalapeno for flavor.
- Add Tomato Paste: Whisk tomato paste with 1/2 cup water until smooth, pour over the beef mixture, stir to combine, then remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the meat.
- Prepare Crust Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in eggs, melted butter, and cornbread flavor until fully combined.
- Adjust Batter Consistency: Add water gradually (1/4 to 1/2 cup) to the crust mixture until the batter is thick but spreadable, suitable for topping the meat.
- Top Meat with Batter: Dollop the batter over the meat filling in the skillet. Use a knife or offset spatula to evenly spread the batter over the top and edges.
- Bake: Bake the assembled tamale pie for 25 to 35 minutes until the crust edges turn golden brown and the top feels firm.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the pie to set.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground beef with pork or a mix of both for different flavors.
- The jalapeno and chili powder are optional but add a nice spicy kick.
- Cornbread flavoring is optional but enhances the crust’s authenticity.
- Use an oven-proof skillet for cooking and baking to save on dishes and simplify the process.
- Letting the pie cool before serving helps it set and makes cutting easier.
- Ensure the batter is thick enough to spread but not too runny for the best crust texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
