Dessert for 6
Sweet Potato Tamale Pie
Ground beef and vegetables bake under a sweet potato cornmeal crust for a hearty dairy-free casserole.
$9.35for 4 servings
$2.34 per serving$9.35 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
- 72 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.55Typical price |
| Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.32Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 3.75 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.03 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperVinegarFlourSugar and brown sugarBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 jalapeños
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or just plain paprika
- 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 large tomatoes
- 3/4 cup soy milk
- 1/2 tsp cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
Steps
- Microwave the sweet potato for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until soft; cool, peel, and mash it.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, peppers, jalapeños, and garlic for 6 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, and half the salt; cook for 8 minutes, breaking it up, until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, then spread the filling in a greased 9-inch square baking dish.
- Whisk the mashed sweet potato, soy milk, vinegar, vegetable oil, egg, flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and remaining salt.
- Spread the batter over the filling and bake at 400 F for 25 minutes, until the crust is set and lightly browned.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with ground beef on sale.
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