Beef Tamale Bake Recipe

Craving a comforting, flavorful meal that's ready in under an hour? This Beef Tamale Bake is your answer! Juicy ground beef simmered with onions, peppers, and zesty enchilada sauce is topped with a fluffy cornbread crust and melted cheese. It's so easy to make, and even better the next day! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 658.7 kcal
Protein 71g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Tamale Bake

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How to Make Beef Tamale Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
  3. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 jalapeno pepper (minced), 1/2 cup chopped green chilies, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 (15-ounce) can enchilada sauce, and 1 cup frozen corn kernels to the beef. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Pour the beef mixture into the prepared pan.
  5. In a separate bowl, prepare a 15.25 oz box of corn muffin mix according to package directions, using milk and one large egg.
  6. Evenly spoon the cornbread batter over the meat mixture.
  7. Sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

50 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

60g

Carbs

21g