4.22 from 73 votes

Tamale Casserole

By: Julia Pacheco
Tamale casserole is cheesy, bold, and full of Tex-Mex flavor—everything you love about tamales without the wrapping.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
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Ingredients 

  • ½ lb ground turkey , OR ground beef
  • 15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz can corn, drained
  • 10 oz can red enchilada sauce
  • 8.5 oz box jiffy corn muffin mix
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • To a skillet on the stove add the ground turkey and break it up and cook through. To a large bowl add in the cooked ground turkey, pinto beans, corn, red enchilada sauce, jiffy, seasonings, and water stir well.
  • Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non stick spray add the casserole in and spread it out sprinkle the top with the shredded cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes. Top with your favorite taco toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1897mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 804IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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13 Comments

  1. Brenda says:

    5 stars
    So good! Yum!

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  2. Teresa Luper says:

    5 stars

    My favorite casserole by far. Thank you.

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  3. Angel Parkey says:

    5 stars

    Tamales? Not so much. Delicious? Absolutely. We just call this Chilli casserole and it’ll be a regular in my home from now on. I’m so greatful because I love the taste of chili but hate the prep and texture.
    Also I substituted black beans because had them on hand, and used stuffing mix because I had a box I needed to use up. Just FYI because it’s really substitute friendly.

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