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 pounds ground beef, lean; 1 cup onions chopped; 1/4 cup green bell peppers chopped; 1 clove garlic minced; 15 ounces tomato sauce; 12 ounces corn kernels, canned 1 cn; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 x chili powder to taste; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup olives ripe, sliced; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup cornmeal yellow; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup cheddar cheese; 2 large eggs lg, beaten

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground beef, lean
1 cup onions chopped
1/4 cup green bell peppers chopped
1 clove garlic minced
15 ounces tomato sauce
12 ounces corn kernels, canned 1 cn
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 x chili powder to taste
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup olives ripe, sliced
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup cornmeal yellow
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cheddar cheese
2 large eggs lg, beaten

1
Heat the oven to 375F (190C).
2
Cook and stir the meat, onion, green pepper and garlic in a large skillet until the onion is tender and the meat is browned.
3
Drain off the excess fat.
4
Stir in the tomato sauce, UNDRAINED corn, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the chili powder, pepper and olives.
5
Heat to boiling then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, while preparing the cornmeal topping.
6
Mix the milk, cornmeal and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a saucepan.
7
Cook and stir over medium heat just until the mixture boils.
8
Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and eggs.
9
Turn the hot meat mixture into an ungreased 1 1/2 to 3-quart casserole.
10
Immediately pour the topping onto the meat mixture.
11
Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the topping comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
12
Serve hot

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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 1/2 pounds ground beef, lean, 1 cup onions chopped, 1/4 cup green bell peppers chopped, 1 clove garlic minced, 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.

Mexicali Spoon Bread Casserole

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