Tamale Casserole

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 (15-ounce) cans yellow cornmeal
• 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 (15-ounce) can corn (drained)
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies (undrained)
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
3. Stir in the taco seasoning and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, evaporated milk, tomatoes, black beans, corn, chilies, onion, bell peppers, and taco meat mixture.
5. Spread the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
6. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
7. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Fat: 10 grams
• Protein: 15 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Cheesy and comforting
• Perfect for a crowd
• Easily customizable with your favorite toppings

User Comments:

• "This casserole is so delicious and easy to make. It's a favorite in our household."
• "I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's the perfect blend of Mexican and American cuisine."
• "This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ground beef and vegetables."
• "I added some salsa and sour cream to mine for a little extra spice and flavor."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have cornmeal, you can substitute masa harina, which is a fine corn flour.
• You can use any type of ground meat you like, such as turkey, chicken, or beef.
• If you want to make this dish vegetarian, omit the ground beef and add extra beans and vegetables.