Easy Tamale Casserole Recipe
This hearty casserole will quickly become a family favorite! Who can resist spicy meat mixture topped with cheese and a sweet cornbread crust. Delicious!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper finely diced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 15 ounce can black beans drained
- 1 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Cornbread topping:
- 1 8.5 oz box cornbread mix I use Jiffy
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup milk
Instructions
- Spray a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 375°.
- Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until the meat is browned.
- Stir in the diced jalapeno, salt, and pepper.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and minced garlic. Saute for about a minute or until fragrant.
- Add the black beans, tomatoes, and corn. Cook and stir until most of the liquid has boiled off, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour beef mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle cheese over the top.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cornbread mix, egg, and milk. Whisk together just until combined. Spread over the top of the cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.
- If desired, garnish with your favorite taco toppings. We like pico or salsa and a little sour cream. So, so good!
Notes
-You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 32gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1159mgPotassium: 883mgFiber: 11gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 779IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 264mgIron: 6mg
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