Tasty Tamale Pie - Casserole Recipe

Name: Tasty Tamale Pie - Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FILLING; 1 lb lean ground beef, cooked and drained; 1 small onion, fine dice; 16 ounces bottled salsa, any heat preference I like medium; 1/3 cup water; 1 (7/8 ounce) packet taco seasoning, Chi Chi's Fiesta is my preference; 3 ounces ripe black olives, chopped (optional); CRUST; 1 cup cornmeal, dry; 12 ounces evaporated milk, I have used whole milk; 4 ounces green chilies, canned, diced; 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, divided, grated, sub. cheddar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 jalapeno, sliced

Servings: persons

FILLING
1 lb lean ground beef, cooked and drained
1 small onion, fine dice
16 ounces bottled salsa, any heat preference I like medium
1/3 cup water
1 (7/8 ounce) packet taco seasoning, Chi Chi's Fiesta is my preference
3 ounces ripe black olives, chopped (optional)
CRUST
1 cup cornmeal, dry
12 ounces evaporated milk, I have used whole milk
4 ounces green chilies, canned, diced
1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, divided, grated, sub. cheddar
1 teaspoon salt
1 jalapeno, sliced

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet until beef is browned, and onions tender, drain.
3
Stir in salsa (can make smoother in texture in the food processor, if you desire), water and taco seasoning packet; bring to a boil until some of the water as boiled off and it is the sauce is saucy not thin and watery.
4
Reduce heat to low and stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes. Add olives, if using, and stir.
5
In a medium sauces pan: combine cornmeal, evaporated milk, green chilies, 1/2 C cheese and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes or until thickened (to the consistency of thin oatmeal).
6
In a 8x8 ungreased baking dish: Spoon in meat filling, then spread cornmeal on top of meat mixture.
7
Bake for 25 minutes, sprinkle with remaining cheese and garnish w/ jalapenos. Bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

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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: FILLING, 1 lb lean ground beef, cooked and drained, 1 small onion, fine dice, 16 ounces bottled salsa, any heat preference I like medium, and more.

Yes, Tasty Tamale Pie - Casserole falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

Tasty Tamale Pie - Casserole

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