Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Total Time: 55 mins | Yield: 8 people
Are you looking for another easy and quick dinner? You have to give this Beef Tamale Casserole Recipe a try. It is a very comforting food with layers of cornbread, enchilada sauce, seasoned ground beef, and lots of cheese. Beef Tamale Casserole is a staple at home. My family loves the combination of flavors of this dish, and I enjoy how I can easily make this dish anytime. We serve this casserole with our favorite taco toppings for something extra such as avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, and more. Beef Tamale Casserole is an amazing Mexican dish. And this inspired version is sure to knock you off your feet!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 (8.5-ounce) pkg cornbread mix
2 eggs
1 (14.75-ounce) can of creamed corn
½ c. milk
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 (1-ounce) package of taco seasoning
1 (10-ounce) can of enchilada sauce
⅔ c. salsa
How to make Beef Tamale Casserole
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees F. Using nonstick cooking spray, grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish and set aside.
Step 2: Place the muffin mix, corn, eggs, milk, and 1 cup of cheese in a large bowl. Mix well until combined, then transfer into the prepared baking dish. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
Step 3: Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until brown. As needed, drain the grease before adding the taco seasoning packet and salsa. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 4: In the enchilada sauce, toss the beef. Over the cornbread, pour the beef mixture and top with the rest of the cheese. Resume baking for 20 minutes more.
Step 5: Remove from the oven when done and let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before cutting into 6 to 8 squares.
Step 6: If desired, top the Beef Tamale Casserole with your favorite taco toppings. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (8.5-ounce) pkg cornbread mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 (14.75-ounce) can of creamed corn
- ½ c. milk
- 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (1-ounce) package of taco seasoning
- 1 (10-ounce) can of enchilada sauce
- ⅔ c. salsa
Instructions
How to make Beef Tamale Casserole
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees F. Using nonstick cooking spray, grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish and set aside.
Step 2: Place the muffin mix, corn, eggs, milk, and 1 cup of cheese in a large bowl. Mix well until combined, then transfer into the prepared baking dish. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
Step 3: Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until brown. As needed, drain the grease before adding the taco seasoning packet and salsa. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 4: In the enchilada sauce, toss the beef. Over the cornbread, pour the beef mixture and top with the rest of the cheese. Resume baking for 20 minutes more.
Step 5: Remove from the oven when done and let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before cutting into 6 to 8 squares.
Step 6: If desired, top the Beef Tamale Casserole with your favorite taco toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Total Time: 55 mins | Yield: 8 people
