Black Bean Tamale Bake Recipe

Name: Black Bean Tamale Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 pound ground chuck; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 (8 ounce) jar pasilla chile cooking sauce (such as Herdez(R)); 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained; Topping:; 2 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 ears corn, kernels cut from cob; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound ground chuck
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (8 ounce) jar pasilla chile cooking sauce (such as Herdez(R))
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
Topping:
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Heat oil in a cast iron skillet until shimmering. Add onion, green pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add ground chuck and garlic; cook until meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Drain fat if desired. Add beans, chile cooking sauce, and tomatoes. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
3
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add cornmeal and salt; cook until thick and creamy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and jalapeno. Stir well and spread over meat mixture.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden and filling is bubbling, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Tamale Bake falls under the General 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.

Black Bean Tamale Bake

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