Beef Tamale Casserole
Added May 06, 2002 | Recipe #27447
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An easy alternative to tamales. I like to make it in my large oval casserole dish and round it up like a giant tamale. I also substitute a small can of diced green chilies for the bell pepper when I didn't have any on hand and discovered I prefer it. Muy bueno.
Directions:
1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
2
Make the cornmeal layer by mixing yellow cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 4 cups water in a saucepan.
3
Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil.
4
Reduce heat and then cook, stirring, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
5
In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic until meat is longer pink and vegetables are tender (about 5 minutes).
6
Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, beans and corn and simmer for about 5 minutes.
7
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray (or large casserole dish).
8
Spoon in meat mixture.
9
Spread cornmeal mixture over and then sprinkle with cheese.
10
Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
11
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Ratings & Reviews:
Oh Sharlene...this recipe reminded me of a long, lost recipe I used to have. It was so good, and we really think it is a keeper. I will print this one out and keep in my T&T cookbook. The only change I made was to use pinto beans instead of kidney beans...just personal preference of DH. Thanks for posting it.
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Excellent Tamale Casserole!
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Wonderful texture and flavor! Perfect for a excellent, fast meal. I didn't have a green bell pepper handy, so I used jalapenos instead. It worked out and probably made the dish a bit spicer, but that was great for my family. Thank you for sharing!
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Nutritional Facts for Beef Tamale Casserole
Serving Size: 1 (440 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Calories 378.5
Calories from Fat 148
39%
Total Fat 16.5 g
25%
Saturated Fat 8.4 g
42%
Cholesterol 66.5 mg
22%
Sodium 873.5 mg
36%
Total Carbohydrate 35.1 g
11%
Dietary Fiber 6.0 g
24%
Sugars 4.3 g
17%
Protein 24.6 g
49%
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