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Tamale Casserole

MexicanBeefEasy65 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 0.8 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 10 oz enchilada or red chili sauce
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 14 0.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 0.3 oz pitted black olives, sliced
  • 11 oz canned whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    In a 2½-quart casserole dish, mix cornmeal, milk, and beaten egg until combined.

  3. 3

    Brown ground beef in oil in a large skillet; drain fat.

  4. 4

    Add onion, enchilada sauce, oregano, tomatoes, olives, and corn to the beef. Simmer 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir beef mixture into cornmeal mixture in casserole until evenly combined.

  6. 6

    Bake uncovered for 1 hour until set and golden on top.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle Cheddar over top and bake just until cheese melts, about 5 more minutes.