ABUELA'S TAMAL EN CAZUELA - GRANDMA'S TAMALE CASSEROLE

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OH MY! Everyone on the Crew LOVED this dish when we prepared it. The recipe has just the right amount of meat for our liking, however you could definitely omit it entirely and turn this into a delicious vegan recipe as well. We substituted juice from a navel orange in place of the sour orange and it turned out great. YUM!

Provided by Jennie Pagano

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lb lean pork cut in cubes
1 Tbsp salt
1 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp dry oregano
1 pinch ground cumin
6 peeled and mashed garlic cloves
1/4 c sour orange juice
IF YOU CAN'T FIND SOUR ORANGES OR EVEN BOTTLED SOUR ORANGE IN YOUR AREA YOU COULD SUBSTITUTE FOR A REGULAR ORANGE OR CITRUS OF YOUR LIKING
1 lime, juiced
4 c ground corn meal
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped and seeded
1 can(s) tomato sauce (8oz.)
1/2 c dry cooking wine
1/2 c cooking oil of your preference
6 c warm water

Steps:

  • 1. Mix garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, sour orange and lime juices.
  • 2. Pour over pork and let it stand for 10 minutes.
  • 3. Heat oil in a large pot and add the pork, reserve the marinade. Brown the pork and then remove from the pan.
  • 4. In same pan, cook the onion and bell pepper until the onion is translucent (a couple of minutes).
  • 5. Stir in tomato sauce, wine, marinade, pork, corn meal and warm water.
  • 6. Reduce heat, cover the pan and let it simmer for about an hour. Stir occasionally.
  • 7. **If it's too thick you can add some more water while it simmers.**

Baby Agnes Manjares
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This casserole is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Aminata Conteh
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This casserole is a delicious and easy way to enjoy tamales. I will definitely be making it again.


Stephen Keller
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This casserole is a great way to feed a crowd. I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


Johnny Do
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy tamales without all the fuss.


Zohaib bapra
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Joelomg112
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker. It turned out great! The flavors had time to meld together and the casserole was so tender.


Kaone Mosu
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the meat in the recipe for black beans. The casserole was still very flavorful and delicious.


Asghar D
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tamales. I had some leftover tamales from a party and I used them to make this casserole. It was delicious!


Jano Zouak
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients. I had to substitute some things, but the casserole still turned out great.


Moinudeen Mct
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The casserole was a bit dry. I think I would add more liquid next time.


Shakeel Gill
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


journalist Nazmul
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I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out perfect. It was so flavorful and moist. A definite winner!


Xeetri Mahesh7
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This casserole was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the texture was great. I will definitely be making this again.


Akanksha Thapa
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Thato Mosime
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and is always a hit with my family and friends. The cheese and corn add a delicious flavor to the casserole.


Zia Uddin Faruk
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I'm not usually a fan of tamales, but this casserole changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the casserole was incredibly easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again!


Chudhry Usama
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This casserole was an absolute hit at our family dinner! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, and the texture was perfect. The masa harina gave it a slightly gritty texture that was very enjoyable, and the filling was moist and flavorful.