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Cheesy Fiesta Tamale Skillet

A savory homemade spice blend combines with ground beef, beans, and fire-roasted corn to create a mouthwatering fiesta of flavor baked on top of fluffy cornbread. Melted cheddar brings the dish to the peak of comfort food heaven, perfect for a weeknight dinner!
3
50 min
TOTAL TIME
595
CALORIES
$1.53
PER SERVING
Cheesy Fiesta Tamale Skillet
Ingredients
16 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Ground Cumin
1 tbsp ground cumin
Chili Powder
2 tbsp chili powder
Salt
2 tsp salt
Smoked Paprika
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Dried Oregano
1 tsp dried oregano
Onion Powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Ground Beef
1 lb ground beef
Enchilada Sauce
10 oz enchilada sauce
Pinto Beans
8 oz pinto beans
drained and rinsed
Cornbread Mix
1 box cornbread mix
Water
1/3 cup water
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Egg
1 whole egg
Black Pepper
1 tsp black pepper
Fire Roasted Corn
8 oz fire roasted corn
drained
Directions
11 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
35 min
COOK TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2
In a medium pan over medium heat, cook and brown the ground beef until fully cooked, then drain.
3
Add chili powder, salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground cumin to the ground beef. Stir well to combine.
4
Mix in the enchilada sauce, pinto beans, and fire-roasted corn.
5
In a separate bowl, combine the cornbread mix, egg, and water until evenly mixed.
6
Grease a skillet, then pour the cornbread batter into it. Spread evenly and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
7
Remove the partially baked cornbread from the oven and reduce the heat to 350°F.
8
Spoon the meat mixture over the cornbread and spread it evenly.
9
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
10
Place the skillet back into the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
11
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
58g
CARBS
27g
FAT
28g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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