Hot Tamale Recipe

Name: Hot Tamale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium size onions; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 clove garlic, pressed; 1 lb. ground beef; 2 tsp. salt; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes; 1 (18 oz.) can corn; 1 (6 oz.) can olives, drained and chopped; 2 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 c. yellow corn meal; 3 c. cold milk; 2 c. grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

2 medium size onions
1 green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 lb. ground beef
2 tsp. salt
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (18 oz.) can corn
1 (6 oz.) can olives, drained and chopped
2 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 c. yellow corn meal
3 c. cold milk
2 c. grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

1
Brown onion, peppers, garlic and ground beef together.
2
Drain off excess fat.
3
While meat is cooking, soak 1 cup corn meal in 3 cups cold milk.
4
Add salt, corn, tomatoes, olives and chili powder to meat mixture.
5
Cook slowly.
6
Add mixed corn meal/milk mixture to meat and vegetables.
7
Mix thoroughly.
8
Remove from stove, pour into large casserole or rectangle Pyrex pan.
9
Bake for about 45 minutes. Add 2 cups grated cheese and bake additional 10 to 15 minutes. Serves 12.

983

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium size onions, 1 green pepper, chopped, 1 clove garlic, pressed, 1 lb. ground beef, and more.

Yes, Hot Tamale 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.

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