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Cheesy Tamale Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces corn kernels, drained
  • 1 can 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 can 15 ounces enchilada sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F; grease a 9x13-inch dish and set aside.
  2. Cook beef and onion in large skillet over medium-high about 8 minutes until beef is browned and onion tender; drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes with chilies, enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Simmer 5 minutes; pour into dish and top with 2 cups cheese.
  4. Whisk cornmeal, flour, and baking powder in large bowl; beat eggs, milk, and oil separately.
  5. Stir wet into dry ingredients just until combined; pour evenly over meat and cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and set. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese; bake 5 minutes until melted. Stand 10 minutes before serving.