I found something similar to this years ago and have recently added my own spin. Here’s the outcome: an easy, cheesy meal your family can't get enough of. We don't have to tell them it's healthy. —Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona
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VERIFIED BY Taste of Home Test Kitchen
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 cups salsa
- 3/4 cup frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons water
- 6 corn tortillas (6 inches), halved and cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 5 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook beef and peppers over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in salsa, corn and water; bring to a boil.
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Stir in tortilla strips. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until tortillas are softened. Sprinkle with cheese; cook, covered, 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve with sour cream. Yield: 5 servings.
Originally published as Skillet Beef Tamales in Light & Tasty
February/March 2008, p15
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Reviewed Jun. 3, 2017
"easy to make! We loved it. We call this shoveling food.
We will definitely make again!!"MY REVIEW
Reviewed Mar. 12, 2017
"This was okay. I will make again but add olives and nacho cheese sauce and green onions."
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Reviewed Mar. 4, 2017
"easy to make and very tasty!"
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Reviewed Jun. 17, 2016
"Good recipe that is so easy to prepare - a quickie! There are many similar recipes with so many more ingredients, but this one is a go to when you really don’t want to cook one night.."
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Reviewed Jan. 28, 2016
"I could not get enough of this delicious, easy dish. Will make again SOON!"
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Reviewed Dec. 19, 2015
"My husband and I loved this dish! We used flour tortillas instead of corn. We like our food a bit spicier, so we plan to add green chilies next time. Very easy to make and very delicious!"
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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2015
"Versatile dish you can adjust to taste. I added some diced tomato and fresh cilantro to the top of this."
