Best 10 Tamale Casserole Crockpot Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to enjoy tamales? Try making tamale casserole in your crockpot! This flavorful dish is a great way to feed a crowd or to enjoy as a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a delicious and satisfying casserole that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKED TAMALE CASSEROLE



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I've been making this recipe for years because my family really likes it. It's great for busy days because you make it earlier in the day and let it cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 large egg, beaten
1-1/2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 envelope chili seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk and cornmeal until smooth. Add corn, tomatoes, olives, chili seasoning, seasoned salt and beef. , Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours and 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SLOW COOKER TAMALE CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (14 oz.) cans chili con carne (or a homemade chili con carne)
5-6 Del Real Cheese Tamales
1/2 cups of onion, chopped
2 cups corn chips or tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
Shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes for garnish

Steps:

  • Empty the cans of chili in to the crock of a 6 or 8 quart slow cooker. You can also use a homemade chili con carne, but make sure it is saucy. Spread the chili con carne over the bottom of the slow cooker. Unwrap the Del Real Cheese Tamales from the corn husks. Lay the tamales over the chili the length of the slow cooker. If the slow cooker is small, you can also cut the tamales in half or in to small pieces to fit. Sprinkle the onions on top of the tamales. Place the chips in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush. Scatter the crushed chips on top of the onions and tamales. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over the top. Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 hours. Remove the cover and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over on top. Replace cover and cook for another 30 minutes. Serve with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.

SLOW COOKER BEEF TAMALE CASSEROLE



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If you love enchiladas and tamales, you'll want to make this slow cooker recipe for an easy hearty dinner!

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Casserole     Ground Beef     Slow Cooker     Savory     Cooking     Beef     Meat, poultry, and seafood     Main Course

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Casserole
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
1 (4-ounce) can chopped mild green chiles
1 (11-ounce) can Mexican-style corn, * drained
1 (10-ounce) can mild enchilada sauce
9 (6-inch) corn tortillas
6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Deli American
Topping
Sour cream, if desired
Sliced green onion, if desired
Salsa, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 4-quart slow cooker with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Cook ground beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain, if necessary. Stir in green chiles, corn and enchilada sauce.
  • Place 3 tortillas in bottom of slow cooker; top with 1 1/3 cups meat mixture and 2 cheese slices. Repeat layers twice except last 2 cheese slices.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3-4 hours or High heat setting 2-3 hours, or until bubbly. Turn off heat. Top with remaining 2 cheese slices. Cover; allow cheese to melt.
  • Dollop each serving with sour cream; top with sliced green onion and salsa, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 70 milligrams, Sodium 830 milligrams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 23 grams

CROCK POT TAMALE CASSEROLE SUPREMO



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Make and share this Crock Pot Tamale Casserole Supremo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jim Trebilcox

Categories     Pork

Time 12h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb chorizo sausage (Mexican sausage)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up (Mexican style for seasonings)
3 1/2 ounces sliced black olives
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 egg, well beaten
1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup cheese, grated (pref. Monterey Jack and Cheddar)

Steps:

  • Brown the Ground Beef and Chorizo together.
  • Drain most of the fat off (but the chorizo has a lot of flavor, so reserve some of the fat for flavor).
  • Pre-mix the egg, milk and cornmeal.
  • Except for the cheese, put all the other ingredients into the crock pot (including the meats).
  • Mix them thoroughly.
  • Put the cornflour-egg-milk mix on top.
  • Set the Crock pot to high or low.
  • Cook for 5-6 hours on high or 10-12 hours on low.
  • 5 or 10 minutes before serving, cover the top with the grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.6, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 128.9, Sodium 1482.4, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 31.6

TAMALE CASSEROLE - CROCK POT



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DH hates tamales and I love them. I'm posting several recipes so that when he's out of town I can go on a tamale binge and know where to find the recipes! You can use either chicken or beef tamales for this. This one is from The Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever by Natalie Haughton.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Black Beans

Time 7h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, diced
1 (16 ounce) jar tomatillo salsa, green
2 (15 ounce) cans chili con carne, without beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
10 tamales, wrappers and husks removed
2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chilies, drained, cut into 1/2-inch strips
cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Place half of the diced onions in a 4-quart electric slow cooker.
  • Top with half each of the salsa, the chili, beans and olives.
  • Place 4 or 5 of the tamales on top.
  • Cover the tamales with half of the chili strips.
  • Repeat the layers, ending with the remaining chili strips.
  • Cover and cook on the low setting 6 1/2 to 7 hours.
  • Pass shredded cheese and sour cream on the side.
  • Tip: If you are using frozen tamales, the wrappers will be easier to
  • remove if you microwave them for a few seconds first. Also, if using
  • frozen tamales, increase cooking time about 1 hour.

SLOW COOKER TAMALE PIE



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Canned beans and cornbread muffin mix speed up the prep on this crowd-pleasing main dish that's perfect for busy evenings and carry-in dinners. -Jill Pokrivka, York, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
2 large eggs
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Sour cream and additional minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cumin, salt, chili powder and pepper. , Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker; stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onions and cilantro. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through., In a small bowl, combine muffin mix and eggs; spoon over meat mixture. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1066mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

TAMALE CASSEROLE



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Here's a great recipe that's quick to make, but not short on taste. Canned beef tamales with onions and Cheddar. Mmmm!

Provided by Stinger

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (15 ounce) cans beef tamales
2 bunches green onions, chopped
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
3 cups crushed tortilla chips
2 (16 ounce) cans chili without beans
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Unwrap tamales and cut into thick chunks. Place a portion of the chopped tamales in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Then layer the onions, cheese, tortilla chips and chili without beans.
  • Repeat this until all ingredients are used, topping off with cheese and chips. Then sprinkle with the water.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 679.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 42.2 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1543.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

SLOW COOKER TAMALE PIE



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This is a simple tamale pie recipe that tastes very similar to authentic tamales without all the work! I sometimes double this recipe and make it in a large slow cooker. This recipe is a big hit with my husband. Serve with various toppings such as sour cream, more cheese, salsa, green onions, tomatoes, etc.

Provided by Brandy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 5h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 (8.5 ounce) package corn bread/muffin mix
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the beef until it is browned, about 10 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain the beef, and place it into the slow cooker. Stir in the kidney beans, enchilada sauce, and garlic powder.
  • In a bowl, combine the corn bread mix with milk, egg, and butter, and stir until just mixed. Stir in the Cheddar cheese. Spoon the corn bread mixture over the beef mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Set the cooker to Low, cover, and cook until the corn bread topping is cooked through and set, about 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1056.9 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SLOW-COOKER TAMALE PIE



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Traditional tamales get a new wrap--golden corn muffin mix bakes in the slow cooker on top of the tamale filling.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups Progresso™ red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), drained, rinsed
1 can (10 ounces) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1 pouch (6.5 ounces) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
1 can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained
1/4 cup sour cream
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in beans and enchilada sauce.
  • Place beef mixture in 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. In medium bowl, stir cornbread mix, milk, margarine and egg just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Stir cheese and chiles into batter. Spoon over beef mixture in slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until toothpick inserted in center of cornbread comes out clean. Serve with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 7 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1310 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

SLOW COOKER TAMALE PIE



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Categories     Dinner

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (15.25 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained)
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
2 green onions (diced)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 (8.5 ounce) package Jiffy cornbread mix
2 eggs
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain excess grease.
  • Stir in the cumin, salt, chili powder and pepper.
  • Transfer to a slow cooker; stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onions and cilantro.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through.
  • In a small bowl, combine muffin mix and eggs; spoon over meat mixture. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 511 kcal, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 2067 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 35 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of cornmeal. For the best texture, use a medium-grind cornmeal. Coarse-grind cornmeal will give your casserole a gritty texture, while fine-grind cornmeal will make it too mushy.
  • Soak the cornmeal. Soaking the cornmeal before cooking helps to soften it and make it more tender. You can soak the cornmeal in water or milk for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Use a flavorful broth. The broth you use to cook the cornmeal will add a lot of flavor to the casserole. Use a broth that you enjoy the taste of, such as chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins. You can add a variety of mix-ins to your tamale casserole, such as cheese, beans, corn, peppers, or meat. Get creative and experiment with different flavors and textures.
  • Cook the casserole until it is set. The casserole is done cooking when it is set and no longer runny. This usually takes about 1 hour on low in a crock pot, or 30 minutes on high.

Conclusion:

Tamale casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover tamales. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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