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Easy Ground Beef Tamale Casserole
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17 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 45MINS

Easy Ground Beef Tamale Casserole

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Craving tamales but don't have time? The Easy Ground Beef Tamales Casserole recipe has got you covered. Now you can have a delicious, all-in-one pan Tex-Mex meal without any hassle. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! And it will be on your table in no time at all. Treat your taste buds to this fun and flavorful rendezvous with traditional Mexican fare. Your family will thank you!
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Craving tamales but don't have time? The Easy Ground Beef Tamales Casserole recipe has got you covered. Now you can have a delicious, all-in-one pan Tex-Mex meal without any hassle. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! And it will be on your table in no time at all. Treat your taste buds to this fun and flavorful rendezvous with traditional Mexican fare. Your family will thank you!
45MINS
Total Time
$3.51
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Cornbread Mix
1/2 box
(11.5 oz)
Cornbread Mix
Milk
3/4 cup
Egg
1
Vegetable Oil
1/4 cup
Vegetable Oil
Ground Beef
1 lb
Ground Beef
Yellow Onion
1
Small Yellow Onion, chopped
Red Bell Pepper
1
Medium Red Bell Pepper, diced
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Tomato Sauce
1 can
(8 oz)
Tomato Sauce
Whole Kernel Corn
1 can
(14.5 oz)
Red Kidney Beans
1 can
(14.5 oz)
Red Kidney Beans, drained
Ground Cumin
1 tsp
Ground Cumin
Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 cup
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Salt
to taste
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
1247
Fat
55.1 g
Protein
68.1 g
Carbs
117.1 g
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Author's Notes

Makes 4-6 servings.
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step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 2
In a mixing bowl, add Cornbread Mix (1/2 box), Milk (3/4 cup), Egg (1), and Vegetable Oil (1/4 cup). Prepare the cornbread according to the instructions on the package. Set aside.
step 3
In a skillet over medium heat, heat Olive Oil (2 Tbsp). Once hot, cook the Yellow Onion (1) and Red Bell Pepper (1) until soft for about 3 minutes.
step 4
Add Garlic (2 cloves) and stir for an additional minute.
step 5
Add Ground Beef (1 lb) and brown for about 3 minutes or until cooked through.
step 6
Continue stirring in Tomato Sauce (1 can), Whole Kernel Corn (1 can), Red Kidney Beans (1 can), Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Bring to a simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the liquid is reduced.
step 7
Transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle the top with Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (1 cup).
step 8
Pour the cornbread batter on top and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
step 9
Enjoy immediately!
step 9 Enjoy immediately!
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Beef
Comfort Food
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
One-Pot
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