Best 2 Skillet Beef Tamales Recipes

Skillet beef tamales are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. This skillet beef tamale recipe is a great option for busy weeknights or when you're looking for a quick and easy meal. The combination of tender beef, flavorful spices, and soft masa dough makes this dish a surefire hit.

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SKILLET BEEF TAMALES

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I found something similar to this years ago and have recently added my own spin. Here's the outcome: an easy, cheesy meal your family can't get enough of. We don't have to tell them it's healthy. -Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 cups salsa
3/4 cup frozen corn
2 tablespoons water
6 corn tortillas (6 inches), halved and cut into 1/2-inch strips
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
5 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

Steps:

In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook beef and peppers over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in salsa, corn and water; bring to a boil., Stir in tortilla strips. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until tortillas are softened. Sprinkle with cheese; cook, covered, 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SKILLET BEEF TAMALES

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Make and share this Skillet Beef Tamales recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 5 tortillas, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 cups salsa
3/4 cup frozen corn
2 tablespoons water
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, halved, and cut into 1/2 inch strips
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
5 tablespoons nonfat sour cream

Steps:

In a large non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook beef and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain.
Stir in the salsa, corn, and water and bring to a boil.
Stir in tortilla strips, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tortillas are softened.
Sprinkle with cheese, cover and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Serve with sour cream.

Tangy Skillets Beef Tamales

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Difficulty: Easy

Author: Menu of Recipes

Description: This recipe is for a tangy skillet cornmeal skillet tamales that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. The tamales are made with cornmeal, ground meat, a tangy flavorful homemade red chili salsa, and cheese. Category: Tex-mex

Servings: 4

Author: Menu of Recipes INGREDIENTS For The Tamales:

1 cup of self-rising cornmeal mix

1 cup of milk

1/4 cup of butter, softened

1 large egg

1/2 cup of grated cheese

1/2 cup of diced sweet peppers

1/2 cup of diced onions

For The Skillets:

1 cup of chili con-corne

1 cup of chili-style diced tomatoes

1 cup of shredded cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium bowl, mix together the cornmeal, milk, butter, and egg. Stir in the cheese, the sweet peppers, and the onions.

Pour the mixture into an 8 inch by 8 inch cast- iron skillet.

Bake it at 400°F for 30 minutes in a preheated skillet.

Remove the skillet from the skillet and let it cool.

In a separate skillet, heat the chili and tomatoes over medium heat until it is bubbly. Let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring it from time to time.

Spread the cooled skillet over the entire bottom of the skillet.

Sprinkled the shredded cheese on top.

Put the skillet back in the skillet and bake it for 15 minutes at 375°F.

Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

TIPS

Be careful not to overcook the tamales, as they will become tough.

If you don't have a cast- iron skillet, you can use a regular skillet, but you may need to adjust the cooking time.

Feel free to add any other ingredients that you like, such as black or refried pinto-black- or black-eyed peas, corn, or avocado.

Serve it with fresh salsa, guacamole, and/or your favorite sides.

Conclusion

This skillet tamales recipe is for a quick, easy, and delicious meal.

It is a great way to use up leftover chili or meat.

They are perfect for a weeknight meal and are freezer friendly as well.

Feel free to garnish with cilantro, diced avocado, and fresh tomato salsa.

Notes:

This recipe is for a skillet tamales that is made with cornmeal, ground meat, and a homemade chili con-corne.

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.

This recipe is also gluten-free if you use gluten-free cornmeal.

This recipe can be made with any other kind of ground meat.

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