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.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 1 9x13 casserole, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 66.5, Sodium 873.5, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 24.6
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