Slow Cooker Beef Tamale Casserole Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Beef Tamale Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped; 1 (4-ounce) can chopped mild green chiles; 1 (11-ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained*; 1 (10-ounce) can mild enchilada sauce; 9 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli White American; Sour cream, if desired; Sliced green onion, if desired; Salsa, if desired

Servings: persons

1
Spray 4-quart slow cooker with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
2
Cook ground beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain, if necessary.
3
Stir in green chiles, corn and enchilada sauce.
4
Place 3 tortillas in bottom of slow cooker; top with 1 1/3 cups meat mixture and 2 cheese slices.
5
Repeat layers twice except last 2 cheese slices.
6
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3-4 hours or High heat setting 2-3 hours, or until bubbly.
7
Turn off heat.
8
Top with remaining 2 cheese slices.
9
Cover; allow cheese to melt.
10
Dollop each serving with sour cream; top with sliced green onion and salsa, if desired.
11
*Substitute 1 3/4 cups frozen corn.

511

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped, 1 (4-ounce) can chopped mild green chiles, 1 (11-ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained*, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Beef Tamale Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Slow Cooker Beef Tamale Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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