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    Home » Meat » Beef

    Easy Tamale Bake

    Published: Mar 26, 2021 · Modified: Mar 15, 2022 by Ashley Havecker

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    This tamale pie is seasoned ground beef, corn and beans baked together with cornbread to make a hearty and comforting casserole. This Mexican style meal is perfect for feeding a crowd and can be easily customized to your tastes.

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    Easy Tamale Bake

    What I love about this is that it’s very flavorful, very filling and the contrast in textures are quite appealing. The baked cornbread adds that “tamale” feel to it and the ground beef, corn, and other seasonings, vegetables, and beans make this so hearty.

    One of my favorite meals growing up was when my aunt would make tamale pie. This classic beef and cornbread dish never goes out of style, and I love how easy it is to make.

     
    Easy Tamale Bake

    Can you freeze the Tamale Bake?

    This pie is a great candidate for the freezer. Bake the casserole as directed, then let it cool and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or foil. Freeze the casserole for up to two months. Bake from frozen by heating the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook for 45 minutes covered, then 15-20 minutes uncovered or until heated through. You can also freeze individual portions of tamale pie in resealable containers. I typically heat individual portions in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until hot.

    Easy Tamale Bake

    Easy Tamale Bake

    This Easy Tamale Bake is definitely one of those quick, throw it together meals and can be made all in one pan, the type of dinner, or lunch that satisfies the whole family.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dinner, Supper
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 Servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ¼ lbs ground beef or turkey
    • 4 oz can green chilis diced
    • 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes
    • ½ c creamed corn
    • 1 tbsp chili powder
    • 1 tbsp cumin
    • 1 tbsp dry cilantro
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • 1 c cheddar cheese shredded
    • 2 packages mexican style cornbread mix
    • eggs & milk if needed per cornbread instructions
    • salsa, sour cream & guacamole if desired for toppings/garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
      Tamale Bake Ingredients
    • Coat a 13x9 pan with nonstick spray
    • In a large skillet, brown the ground meat and drain
      Browning meat
    • Stir in all seasonings, Rotel, corn, green chilis
      Tamale Bake Seasonings
    • Simmer until flavors have combined and mixture has thickened a bit
      Tamale Bake Ingredients
    • Prepare both cornbread mixes per package directions
      Cornbread Prep
    • Pour ½ of the mix  into the prepared pan
      Cornbread Prep
    • Evenly layer on the meat mixture
      Tamale Bake
    • Sprinkle the cheese on in an even layer
      Cheese layer
    • Top with the second half of cornbread mix
      Cornbread topping
    • Lightly sprinkle dry cilantro over the top
      Tamale Bake Ingredients
    • Bake until top is golden brown (approximately 30-40 minutes)
      Tamale Bake
    • Garnish with salsa, sour cream, guacamole if desired
      Garnish Tamale Bake
    • Serve immediately and enjoy!
      Garnish Tamale Bake
    Keyword Tamale Bake
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    About Ashley Havecker

    My name is Ashley Havecker. I'm a self-taught cook with decades of experience. It's a bonding experience when family and friends can gather together for a meal. This simple yet powerful bonding is why I’ve built Saving Mealtime to make mealtime more convenient and a precious time of day.

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