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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 baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until meat is browned and onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, then pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheese over the meat mixture.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vegetable oil together.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Pour this batter evenly over the meat and cheese layer in the baking dish.
  6. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and set. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top and bake for 5 more minutes until melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.