CROWD-PLEASING TAMALE CASSEROLE

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I served this casserole at a large Mexican-themed party I hosted. With its zippy tomato and ground beef sauce, it was a big hit.-Elaine Daniels, Santa Ana, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 casseroles (8-10 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

7 pounds ground beef
6 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (12 ounces each) tomato paste
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans (4-1/2 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
3 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups water
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon pepper
3 jars (13-1/2 ounces each) tamales, papers removed and halved
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In several Dutch ovens, cook the beef, onions and celery until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the corn, mushrooms and olives. Stir in water and seasonings. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat., Spoon into three greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top with tamales. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Kenny Quickle
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Pawan Patel
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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover chicken. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


kaburu buche
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I thought this recipe was just okay. I've had better tamale casseroles.


Hassnain Chang
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my casserole turned out dry and crumbly.


Md Anis Rohoman
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The casserole was too spicy for my taste.


Edward George
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This recipe needs more seasoning. It was very bland.


Rizvee Hassan
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I've tried this recipe twice now and it has been a disaster both times. The casserole is dry and the cornbread topping is mushy.


Terius San andreas
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This casserole was easy to make, but the flavor was just okay.


Black Fox
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This was a fantastic recipe! My husband and I both loved it.


Mr Basi
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I'm not a huge fan of tamales, but I really enjoyed this casserole. It was a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Sah Jan
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The tamale casserole was a big hit with my family. They loved the cheesy, flavorful filling and the crispy cornbread topping.


SPY ABBAS
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I substituted green chiles for the red chiles and it was still delicious.


Braulio Bolaño
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I've made this casserole several times and it is always a crowd-pleaser. I love the creamy sauce and the tender chicken.


Baldev Singh
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This tamale casserole was an absolute hit at ourCinco de Mayo party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the flavor. I will definitely be making this again.