Hot Tamale Casserole Recipe

Name: Hot Tamale Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces thawed frozen whole kernel corn; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 3 jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional); 1 cup green pepper, chopped; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons lite olive oil; 1 cup sliced green olives; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal; TAMALE TOPPING; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted; 3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

Servings: persons

10 ounces thawed frozen whole kernel corn
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
3 jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
2 tablespoons lite olive oil
1 cup sliced green olives
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
TAMALE TOPPING
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

1
Heat oil in a large skillet.
2
Add onion and green pepper; saute until tender.
3
Add beef and cook until crumbly.
4
Add tomatoes (if the tomatoes are very juicy take off some juice, keep it you can add it if needed), tomato paste, corn, olives, cumin, salt, all spice, chili powder, pepper sauce and cornmeal.
5
Simmer stirring frequently for 30 minutes.
6
Preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
7
Spoon mixture into a 2 1/2 qt casserole.
8
MAKE TAMALE TOPPING----------------.
9
In a large bowl mix, flour cornmeal, sugar and baking powder.
10
Add melted butter, milk, and egg.
11
Stir only until dry ingredients are just moistened.
12
Quickly stir in the jalapeno pepper and cheese.
13
BACK TO THE CASSEROLE-----------.
14
Spoon the topping in large spoonfuls around the edge of the casserole.
15
Bake in 450u00b0F uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until cornmeal topping is cooked through and lightly browned.

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

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces thawed frozen whole kernel corn, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, 3 jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional), and more.

Yes, Hot 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.

Hot Tamale Casserole

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