Easy Tamale Bake

Prep:  20 Minutes
Total Time:  1 Hours 
Servings:  9

Ingredient List

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 cup thick & chunky salsa
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 1/2 cup whole kernel corn
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
  • 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cornbread & Muffin Mix
  • Milk, butter and egg called for on cornbread & muffin mix pouch
  • Make it FRESH toppings, as desired (see below)

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish or pan with cooking spray.
  2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix; stir. Stir in salsa, chiles, corn, beans and 1 cup of the cheese.
  3. Meanwhile, make cornbread & muffin mix batter as directed on pouch. Stir in remaining cheese. Pour beef mixture into baking dish; spread batter on top.
  4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cornbread topping is golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Cut into 3 rows by 3 rows; serve with Make it FRESH toppings.

Expert Tips

  • Ideas for Make it FRESH toppings: diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro leaves, green onions, diced avocado
  • Serve your tamale casserole with refried beans and a salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition

  • 1 Serving Calories 350 (Calories from Fat 150);  Total Fat 16g (Saturated Fat 8g ,Trans Fat 1/2g);  Cholesterol 80mg;  Sodium 960mg;  Potassium 310mg;  Total Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 4g ,Sugars 1g);  Protein 19g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 15%;  Vitamin C 4%;  Calcium 15%;  Iron 15%
  • Exchanges: 1/2 Starch;  1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;  2 Lean Meat;  1/2 High-Fat Meat;  1 Fat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet