This Tamale Casserole brings all the bold flavors of traditional tamales to your dinner table in an easy, family-friendly format. Layers of savory seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and tomatoes are topped with a fluffy, cornbread-like masa layer that bakes to golden perfection. Finished with melted cheddar cheese, it’s a hearty, satisfying dish that delivers authentic Tex-Mex comfort in every bite.
If you love this Mexican-inspired comfort food, you’ll also enjoy our Mexican Street Corn Tacos for another corn-forward dish with bold flavors. For more hearty casseroles, try our Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole or Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole—both deliver that same satisfying, crowd-pleasing appeal with unique twists.
Tamale Casserole
Tamale Casserole is hearty, cheesy, and packed with Tex-Mex flavor—comfort food that’s easy to love.
8
servings20
minutes40
minutes350
kcal1
hourIngredients
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn, drained
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can green chiles, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup masa harina
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a large baking dish to prevent sticking and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is tender.
- Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, and cumin into the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together masa harina, chicken broth, and egg. Stir until a smooth batter forms.
- Spread the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish, and evenly pour the masa harina batter over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the masa layer is set and lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your flavorful tamale casserole!
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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