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Tamale Casserole

Mexican flavors in a one-dish meal. YES, please!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, low sodium
  • 1 cup whole kernel corn, low sodium , no salt added
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 1 can large olives, sliced (about 40)
  • 1 can low sodium beef broth, or 1 ¾ cup
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt and pepper
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 1⅓ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°
  2. Cook beef in an oven-safe skillet and drain off the grease. 
  3. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, onions, olives, broth, and spices, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Slowly stir in the cornmeal and cook on medium until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir often to prevent sticking.
  5. Top the mixture with cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes or till all bubbly and the cheese is golden.
  6. Let stand for 5 min to let it firm up. Serve warm.
Portion Fix/21 Day Fix Container Counts for 1/4 pan: 1R, ½G, 1Y, 1O, 1B