Easy Slow-Cooker Tamale Dinner

Name: Easy Slow-Cooker Tamale Dinner
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 4 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and salsa; Chopped green onions, optional

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Laurel Lawshae, Round Rock, Texas

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Updated on Apr. 16, 2022

Here is a quick and easy dinner, which is very satisfying. No need to fool with corn husks here! My parents and friends often request this for dinner. —Laurel Lawshae, Round Rock, Texas

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Easy Slow-Cooker Tamale Dinner

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:4 hours

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Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and salsa
Chopped green onions, optional

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Directions

1
In a small skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. In a large bowl, combine egg, milk and cornmeal until smooth. Add tomatoes, corn, seasonings and turkey.

2
Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until edges are brown, 4-5 hours. Serve with cheese, sour cream and salsa. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.