BLACK BEAN TAMALE BAKE

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A version of a few of my favorite Mexican-flavored dishes combined and cooked in one skillet.

Provided by Deborah Norris

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ pound ground chuck
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (8 ounce) jar pasilla chile cooking sauce (such as Herdez®)
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
2 ½ cups water
½ cup cornmeal
½ teaspoon salt
2 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet until shimmering. Add onion, green pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add ground chuck and garlic; cook until meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Drain fat if desired. Add beans, chile cooking sauce, and tomatoes. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add cornmeal and salt; cook until thick and creamy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and jalapeno. Stir well and spread over meat mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden and filling is bubbling, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 29.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 636.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

jose acosta
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and delicious meatless recipes. This black bean tamale bake was a great find! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Samia Atique
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This was my first time making a tamale bake and it turned out great! The black beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I loved the addition of the cornbread topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Danelle stone
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I've made this black bean tamale bake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a potluck because it's easy to make and everyone loves it. I usually double the recipe so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Nerov Oben
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Mexican dish.


Mike Westberg
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra chili powder and cumin to spice it up. I also think it would be better with a different type of cheese. I used cheddar cheese, but I think Monterey Jack or queso fresco would be a better choi


Hayden Chroscicki
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and delicious meatless recipes. This black bean tamale bake was a great find! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mihaela Ciobanu
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This was my first time making a tamale bake and it turned out great! The black beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I loved the addition of the cornbread topping. I will definitely be making this again.


george jeckson
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I've made this black bean tamale bake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a potluck or a party. I usually double the recipe so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Bey Santillan
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This was a delicious and easy recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. I especially liked the fact that it was a one-pot dish. I was able to make the entire dish in one pot, which made cleanup a breeze.


Shay Warnell
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I made this black bean tamale bake for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it was a make-ahead dish. I was able to prepare it the day before and then just pop it in the oven before the party. It was a gre


Akash Roy T
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra chili powder and cumin to spice it up. I also think it would be better with a different type of cheese. I used cheddar cheese, but I think Monterey Jack or queso fresco would be a better choi


Musawir Alam
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and delicious meatless recipes. This black bean tamale bake was a great find! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Prateek Dhingra
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This was my first time making a tamale bake and it turned out great! The black beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I loved the addition of the cornbread topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Patty Smith
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I've made this black bean tamale bake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a crowd because it's easy to make and everyone loves it. I usually double the recipe so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Geneva Ford
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Mexican dish.


Mohamed Lamarana Jalloh
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I made this black bean tamale bake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it was a vegetarian dish that was still packed with flavor.


Hashi Khatun
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The black beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Urdu quiz
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I'm not a big fan of tamales, but this black bean tamale bake was surprisingly good. The cornbread topping was especially tasty. I would definitely make this again.


Hr Habib
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This black bean tamale bake was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The flavors were perfect and the texture was just right. I will definitely be making this again.