Recipe Name Beef Tamale Casserole Submitted by Guest
Recipe Description A quick and easy casserole for a light dinner with mexican flare. Other ingredients can easly be added after baking to make this and even tastier dish.
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 15 Ready In (minutes) 30
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1/2
cupcorn meal
1 1/2
cups (8 fl oz)water
4
tablespoonspicante sauce
1/2
cupsTomato puree (one 16oz can)
1
cup1 can Kidney beans(drained and rinsed)
1
cup, shreddedCheese, mozzarella, part skim milk, low moisture
16
ouncesBeef, ground, 90% lean meat, browned
16
ouncesBeef, ground, 90% lean meat, browned
1
container (8 oz)Fat Free Plain Greek Yogurt
1
tomatoFresh tomato, diced (optional)
1/4
onion1 CUP DICED ONION RAW, finely diced
1
cup, shredded or choppedLettuce
Steps
Sequence Step
1Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2in microwave safe bowl, combine cormeal, water, salsa and canned tomato puree. Cook on high for 6 min, stirring 1/2 way through.
3Spread 1/2 of mixture into bottom of 9x9 glass pan, spread beans, browned beef and onions evenly into pan. Top with half of cheese.
4Spread remaining cornmeal mix over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 15 minutes.
5Check for firmness (hold shape whn pusjhed with fork). Bake an additional 5 minutes if needed. Remove from oven and cool for 50 minutes.
6Spread greek yogurt over the top and lettuce and fresh tomatoes. Cut into four squares and serve.
7Add other classic taco items such as jalapenos or more salsa if preferred