Quick Tamale Casserole

Name: Quick Tamale Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans; 1 jar (13-1/2 ounces) tamales; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 4 slices process American cheese

The filling ingredients in this casserole will satisfy hearty appetites. You can garnish individual servings with sliced ripe olives and serve with tortilla chips.—Cecily Gates, Santa Ana, California

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
1 jar (13-1/2 ounces) tamales
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
4 slices process American cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking dish; top with chili.
Remove papers from tamales; cut each into six slices. Arrange over chili. Sprinkle with corn and top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

To give Quick Tamale Casserole more of a taco taste, add an envelope of taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water to the ground beef after browning and draining.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 592 calories, 31g fat (13g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1556mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 38g protein.

Originally published as Quick Tamale Casserole in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook-Book

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paul3303

Sep 2, 2013

I have never found tamales in a jar, however I have found them in a can. I added a can of diced green chili's. For a quick meal this is very tasty.