Beef Tamale Casserole
Beef Tamale Casserole - sweet cornbread crust topped with seasoned beef, enchilada sauce and cheese. A real crowd pleaser! Everyone always cleans their plate!! Such an easy Mexican casserole recipe!!!
Stop what you are doing and get the ingredients together to make this Beef Tamale Casserole for dinner TONIGHT! It is crazy good!! We could not stop eating this yummy Mexican casserole. Sweet cornbread topped with seasoned beef, enchilada sauce and cheese. I mean, what's not to love? Top the casserole with your favorite taco toppings. We used a little sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños and a squirt of lime. I'm getting hungry just writing about this dish!
This Beef Tamale Casserole is super simple to make. It starts with a box of Jiffy Cornbread Mix. I love the hint of sweetness in the Jiffy Cornbread Mix! The casserole takes less than an hour from start to table. We served this with some black beans and Mexican rice for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. We had the leftovers for lunch and it was just as good! I love when I can get two meals out of one night of cooking! Give this a try ASAP! I promise that you won't be disappointed.
Beef Tamale Casserole
prep time: 10 MINScook time: 40 MINStotal time: 50 mins
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pkg (8-1/2 oz) corn muffin mix
- 1 can (14-3/4 oz) cream corn
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup salsa
- 1 (10-oz) can enchilada sauce
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees . Coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine muffin mix, corn, eggs, milk, and 1 cup of the cheese. Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain fat. Add taco seasoning packet and salsa. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Toss beef in enchilada sauce. Pour beef mixture over cornbread and top with remaining cup of cheese. Bake for and 20 additional minutes.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes and cut into 6 or 8 squares. Top with favorite taco toppings, if desired.
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