Mozzarella Tamale
A savory, cheesy beef and vegetable tamale-inspired casserole featuring melted mozzarella and cheddar, perfect for hearty family dinners or gatherings with bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. lean ground beef ⓘ
- 1/2 c. finely chopped onion ⓘ
- 1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper ⓘ
- 1 (1.25 oz.) pkg. chili seasoning mix ⓘ
- 2 (14.5 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes (undrained) ⓘ
- 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese ⓘ
- 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese ⓘ
- 1 (2 1/4 oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained ⓘ
- 1 (6 oz.) pkg. cornbread mix ⓘ
Instructions
- Brown ground beef, chopped onion, and chopped green pepper in a nonstick skillet or Dutch oven, stirring until beef crumbles.
- Drain excess fat and return mixture to skillet.
- Stir in chili seasoning and stewed tomatoes, then bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in shredded Cheddar cheese, shredded Mozzarella cheese, and drained sliced ripe olives.
- Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
542
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).