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Hearty Tamale Casserole

Savor the delicious and comforting flavors of a tamale in a casserole form with this hearty tamale casserole. Loaded with seasoned ground beef and a flavorful cornmeal crust, you'll fall in love with this family-friendly dish.
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
280
CALORIES
$1.37
PER SERVING
Hearty Tamale Casserole
Directions
FILLING
30 min
PREP TIME
40 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic.
2
Add tomato sauce, petite cut tomatoes, frozen corn, sugar, cumin, salt, chili powder, and black pepper to the skillet.
3
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the liquid is mostly evaporated and the mixture has thickened.
CORNMEAL CRUST
4
In a medium saucepan, combine the yellow cornmeal, salt, chili powder, and water.
5
Cook the cornmeal mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it becomes thick and smooth.
6
Stir in the butter until melted and incorporated.
ASSEMBLY
7
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
8
In a cast-iron skillet or casserole dish, spread 1/3 of the cornmeal mixture evenly on the bottom.
9
Spoon the meat filling onto the cornmeal layer.
10
Cover the filling with the remaining cornmeal mixture, and smooth the top.
11
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is set and the filling is bubbling.
Health Info
Macros
26g
CARBS
13g
FAT
13g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
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