Here’s all the taste of tamales, without all the work. This casserole is delicious and easy. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal. Recipe comes from Good Housekeeping.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash of Tabasco
1 1/2 cups salsa
2 cups fresh corn kernels
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 cup cornmeal
1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
- Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a large shallow casserole dish with Pam cooking spray. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
- Drain fat.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook 2 minutes.
- Stir in salsa, Tabasco, and corn. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large saucepan bring water to a boil.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of sugar.
- Whisk in cornmeal.
- Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, whisking frequently.
- Pour half the cornmeal mixture into prepared casserole dish.
- Top evenly with all beef mixture.
- Scrape remaining cornmeal mixture on top beef.
- Top with cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to set 15 minutes before serving.
i will love this…just like all your recipes!!