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tamale pie

/təˈmɑːli paɪ/

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/təˈmɑːli paɪ/informalamericanculinary
  • ruПикантное запечённое блюдо мексикано-американского происхождения, состоящее из начинки (обычно мяса, сыра или овощей), слоёв кукурузной массы и часто покрытое соусом чили или сыром, запечённое до застывания.

A savory baked dish of Mexican-American origin, consisting of a filling (typically meat, cheese, or vegetables) layered with cornmeal masa and often topped with chili sauce or cheese, then baked until firm.

  1. A savory casserole dishB1informalamerican

    A baked dish inspired by Mexican tamales, typically consisting of a cornmeal crust or topping and a filling of seasoned meat, cheese, and chili.

    ruЗапеканка в стиле тамале

    • She made a delicious tamale pie for the potluck dinner.
    • The recipe for tamale pie calls for ground beef, cornmeal, and cheddar cheese.
    • Tamale pie is a popular comfort food in the southwestern United States.