Easy Ground Beef Tamale Casserole

Easy Ground Beef Tamale Casserole

Craving tamales but don't have time? The Easy Ground Beef Tamales Casserole recipe has got you covered. Now you can have a delicious, all-in-one pan Tex-Mex meal without any hassle. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! And it will be on your table in no time at all. Treat your taste buds to this fun and flavorful rendezvous with traditional Mexican fare. Your family will thank you!

Ingredients

1/2box(11.5 oz)
Cornbread Mix
3/4cup
Milk
1
SponsoredEggland's Best Classic Egg
4Tbsp
Vegetable Oil
1lb
Ground Beef
1
SmallYellow Onion, chopped
1
MediumRed Bell Pepper, diced
2cloves
Garlic, minced
1can(8 oz)
Tomato Sauce
1can(14.5 oz)
SponsoredDel Monte® Whole Kernel Corn
1can(14.5 oz)
Red Kidney Beans, drained
1tsp
Ground Cumin
1/2tsp
Cayenne Pepper
1cup
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2Tbsp
Olive Oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
1250
Fat
55.5 g
Protein
68.8 g
Carbs
117.9 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

step 2

In a mixing bowl, add Cornbread Mix (1/2 box), Milk (3/4 cup), Eggland's Best Classic Egg (1), and Vegetable Oil (4 Tbsp). Prepare the cornbread according to the instructions on the package. Set aside.

step 3

In a skillet over medium heat, heat Olive Oil (2 Tbsp). Once hot, cook the Yellow Onion (1) and Red Bell Pepper (1) until soft for about 3 minutes.

step 4

Add Garlic (2 cloves) and stir for an additional minute.

step 5

Add Ground Beef (1 lb) and brown for about 3 minutes or until cooked through.

step 6

Continue stirring in Tomato Sauce (1 can), Del Monte® Whole Kernel Corn (1 can), Red Kidney Beans (1 can), Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Bring to a simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the liquid is reduced.

step 7

Transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle the top with Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (1 cup).

step 8

Pour the cornbread batter on top and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

step 9

Enjoy immediately!