Hot Tamale Bake
Hot Tamale Bake combines bold chili flavors with a comforting cornbread topping, making it a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Its savory beef, beans, and spicy chilies create a warm, flavorful casserole that appeals to those who enjoy southwestern-inspired comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal ⓘ
- 1 cup cold water ⓘ
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1 pound ground beef ⓘ
- 2 small onions, sliced ⓘ
- 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal ⓘ
- 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes ⓘ
- 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained ⓘ
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried chilies ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix 1 cup cornmeal and cold water in a 2-quart saucepan.
- Stir in boiling water, butter, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Spread the cornmeal mixture evenly over the bottom and sides of a greased 3-quart casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
704
kcal
35% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).