CROWD-PLEASING TAMALE CASSEROLE

Crowd-Pleasing Tamale Casserole image

I served this casserole at a large Mexican-themed party I hosted. With its zippy tomato and ground beef sauce, it was a big hit.-Elaine Daniels, Santa Ana, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 casseroles (8-10 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

7 pounds ground beef
6 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (12 ounces each) tomato paste
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans (4-1/2 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
3 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups water
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon pepper
3 jars (13-1/2 ounces each) tamales, papers removed and halved
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In several Dutch ovens, cook the beef, onions and celery until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the corn, mushrooms and olives. Stir in water and seasonings. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat., Spoon into three greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top with tamales. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.