HOT TAMALE CASSEROLE

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If you like Mexican food you'll love this recipe! It's a little extra work but well worth it. Make it as hot or as mild as you like.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

10 ounces thawed frozen whole kernel corn
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
3 jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
2 tablespoons lite olive oil
1 cup sliced green olives
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Add onion and green pepper; saute until tender.
  • Add beef and cook until crumbly.
  • Add tomatoes (if the tomatoes are very juicy take off some juice, keep it you can add it if needed), tomato paste, corn, olives, cumin, salt, all spice, chili powder, pepper sauce and cornmeal.
  • Simmer stirring frequently for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Spoon mixture into a 2 1/2 qt casserole.
  • MAKE TAMALE TOPPING----------------.
  • In a large bowl mix, flour cornmeal, sugar and baking powder.
  • Add melted butter, milk, and egg.
  • Stir only until dry ingredients are just moistened.
  • Quickly stir in the jalapeno pepper and cheese.
  • BACK TO THE CASSEROLE-----------.
  • Spoon the topping in large spoonfuls around the edge of the casserole.
  • Bake in 450°F uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until cornmeal topping is cooked through and lightly browned.

Arshadali Ali
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.


Beatrice Mbonabi
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I made this casserole for my friends and they all raved about it. They said it was the best hot tamale casserole they've ever had.


Aiden Lemley
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover chili.


Ashok Shing
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Fatuma Muhammed adaan Faduma
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my casserole turned out dry. I think I might have overcooked the cornbread.


Palmo Rumba
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best hot tamale casserole he's ever had.


B.C Short tech
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The sweetness of the cornbread balanced out the heat of the chili perfectly.


Maybelin Flores
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This casserole was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


dwikar ebanks
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I've made this casserole several times and it always turns out great. It's a great dish to take to potlucks or parties.


Vickie Martin
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This dish was delicious. The combination of the sweet cornbread and the spicy chili was perfect.


Ghazala Mohsin
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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.


Malik Saab
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This hot tamale casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I would definitely make it again.


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