The aroma of sizzling tamales and baked goods wafting through the air – a classic sign of a traditional Texas dinner. My Abuela used to make a mean tamale pie casserole for family gatherings, and I’ve reimagined her recipe with a delicious and easy-to-make twist. The result is a hearty, satisfying dish that will leave your loved ones begging for more. Give this Texas Tamale Pie Casserole a try and become the hero of your family dinner nights! Check out our other family favorite recipe, TEXAS TAMALE PIE CASSEROLE – Best Family Dinner, for more recipe inspiration.
Recipe Courtesy of Our Kitchen
TEXAS TAMALE PIE CASSEROLE – Best Family Dinner
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Ingredients
1 lb Ground Beef
1 Medium Onion, diced
1 Medium Bell Pepper, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 can (10 oz) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1 package Jiffy Cornbread Mix
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned; drain excess fat.
2
Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until tender. Stir in chili powder and cumin.
3
Stir in diced tomatoes, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and cooked ground beef mixture. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.
4
Mix shredded Monterey Jack cheese into the beef mixture. Set aside.
5
Pour the beef mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with Jiffy cornbread mix and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
