Cathys Beef Tamale Casserole Recipes

BEEF TAMALE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Make the cornmeal layer by mixing yellow cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 4 cups water in a saucepan.
• Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat and then cook, stirring, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
• In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic until meat is longer pink and vegetables are tender (about 5 minutes).
• Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, beans and corn and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray (or large casserole dish).
• Spoon in meat mixture.
• Spread cornmeal mixture over and then sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

BEEF TAMALE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 F degrees.
• Add the cornmeal, sugar, salt, baking powder to a medium size bowl and whisk together. Add the egg, butter, and buttermilk and whisk well. Stir in the creamed corn and the green chiles.
• Pour the cornbread mixture into a large skillet or a 9x9 inch baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges are golden and the cornbread is done. Insert a toothpick in the center of the cornbread, if it comes out clean, it's done.
• While the cornbread is cooking, prepare the beef. In another large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, chipotle powder, chili powder, salt, pepper and stir. Cook until the onion has softened, another 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add half of the enchilada sauce to the meat mixture and stir. Set aside.
• When the cornbread is done, poke holes into it with a fork, or I used the end of a wooden spoon. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the cornbread and spread.
• Top with the ground beef and the shredded cheese.
• Bake the casserole for another 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and has started to lightly brown on top.
• Let cool for about 5 minutes, then top the casserole with cilantro and your favorite toppings.

BEEF TAMALE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine 1/4 cup cheese and next 7 ingredients (through chilis) in a large bowl, stirring just until moist. Pour mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until set.
• Pierce entire surface liberally with a fork.
• Top with browned ground beef.
• Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup of cheese.
• Pour enchilada sauce over top.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes.
• Cut into 8 pieces.
• Top with sour cream if desired.