Beef Tamale Casserole Recipe

Name: Beef Tamale Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 cups water; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 cup yellow onion, chopped; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, in thick puree; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned(drained); 2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups water
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, in thick puree
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned(drained)
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Make the cornmeal layer by mixing yellow cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 4 cups water in a saucepan.
3
Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil.
4
Reduce heat and then cook, stirring, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
5
In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic until meat is longer pink and vegetables are tender (about 5 minutes).
6
Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, beans and corn and simmer for about 5 minutes.
7
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray (or large casserole dish).
8
Spoon in meat mixture.
9
Spread cornmeal mixture over and then sprinkle with cheese.
10
Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
11
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

778

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 4 cups water, 1 lb lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Beef Tamale Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Tamale Casserole

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