Mexicali Spoon Bread Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexicali Spoon Bread Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1/2 green pepper, chopped; 1 large can tomato sauce; 2 to 3 tsp. chili powder; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 1/2 c. milk; 3/4 c. grated Cheddar; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 large can whole kernel corn; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. sliced ripe olives; 1/2 c. cornmeal; 2 eggs, beaten

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 large can tomato sauce
2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. milk
3/4 c. grated Cheddar
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 large can whole kernel corn
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sliced ripe olives
1/2 c. cornmeal
2 eggs, beaten

1
Brown ground beef, onion, green pepper and garlic in 10-inch skillet; drain.
2
Stir in tomato sauce, corn with liquid, chili powder, salt, pepper and olives.
3
Heat to boiling.
4
Reduce heat. Mix milk, cornmeal and salt in saucepan.
5
Heat just to boiling over medium, stirring constantly.
6
Remove from heat, stir in eggs and cheese.
7
Pour beef mixture in 13 x 9 x 2-inch casserole dish.
8
Pour cornmeal mixture over top.
9
Bake at 375u00b0, uncovered, until knife inserted in topping comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
10
Garnish with diced green onions and tomatoes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef, 1/2 green pepper, chopped, 1 large can tomato sauce, 2 to 3 tsp. chili powder, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexicali Spoon Bread Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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