Beef Tamale Casserole

"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."
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
15
Yields:
1 9x13 casserole
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Make the cornmeal layer by mixing yellow cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 4 cups water in a saucepan.
  • Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and then cook, stirring, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic until meat is longer pink and vegetables are tender (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, beans and corn and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray (or large casserole dish).
  • Spoon in meat mixture.
  • Spread cornmeal mixture over and then sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Reviews

  1. 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.
     
  2. Excellent Tamale Casserole!
     
  3. 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!
     
  4. Wow!!! This is the recipe I have been looking for. Quick, easy w/ that great tamale flavor! I used ground turkey in place of beef. It was excellent. Thanks so much for posting! =)
     
  5. I made this for dinner last night and have to admit it was just so-so. I had a ton of it though so I saved it for lunch today. I heated it in the micro with some salsa on top and it was SO yummy!! I don't know what happened overnight but it was much better the second day.
     
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Tweaks

  1. We really enjoyed this and it was simple to make. I used fresh green chilies in place of the green peppers and pinto beans instead of kidney beans, just personal preference. Served it with Don Emilio's Salsa - Muy Bien!( #103837) and the four of us nearly finished it. LOL. Thank you!
     
  2. 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!
     
  3. Wow!!! This is the recipe I have been looking for. Quick, easy w/ that great tamale flavor! I used ground turkey in place of beef. It was excellent. Thanks so much for posting! =)
     
  4. 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 TandT 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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