Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Beef Tamale Bake


Whats for dinner?
Pampered Chef Beef Tamale Bake Recipe

In less than an hour, you can serve your family the same great flavors found in traditional tamales. If you use only 1/2 lb of meat, you cut the calories to 270 and it is just as good.
Prep time: 15 Min
Cook time: 10 Min
Bake time: 20-23


Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup water, hot
2 egg whites
3 tbsp margarine
OR SUBSTITUE ALL ABOVE WITH:
2 box of Jiffy Cornbread mix
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
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1 lb lean ground beef
16 ounces salsa, thick and chunky
15 1/2 ounces red beans, drained and rinsed
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheeseDirections

Preheat oven to 400F. Spray Deep Dish Baker with nonsstick cooking spray. In Small Batter Bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Using Stainless Steel Whick, whisk water, egg whites and vegetable oil spread into cornmeal llmixture; stir until smooth. Pour batter into baker.


*****I used 2 boxes of Juffy Cornbread mix, you know the cheap like 40 cent a box kind with 2 eggs, a 2/3 cup of milk to replace the cornmeal batter above*******


Place ground beef in Large Skillet. Cook over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles; drain, if necessary.
Add salsa, beans, garlic pressed with Garlic Press, chili powder and cumin to beef; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Spoon beef mixture evenly over batter to within 1/2 inch of edge of baker. Bake 20-23 minutes or until crust is set. Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges.

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