Hearty Tamale Casserole with Cornbread Crust

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 package (1.25 ounces) taco seasoning mix
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 package (8.5 ounces) cornbread mix
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 egg

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in kidney beans, corn, tomatoes with green chilies, olives, and taco seasoning mix. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of Cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine cornbread mix, milk, and egg. Stir until smooth, then spread over the beef mixture.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cornbread topping is golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Kcal: 400 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

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