BEEF TAMALE CASSEROLE

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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.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 1 9x13 casserole, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups water
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, in thick puree
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned(drained)
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

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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