Mexicali Spoon Bread Casserole
"In the mood for something Mexican and/or cornbread?! This is a delicious combination of both and a real family-pleaser!"
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Yields:
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1 casserole
- Serves:
- 6-8
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (12 ounce) can vacuum packed corn, don't drain
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4 cup sliced ripe olives (optional)
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Cornmeal Topping
- 1 1⁄2 cups milk
- 1⁄2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 3⁄4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
directions
- Brown beef, onions, green pepper, and garlic over medium heat.
- Drain off any fat.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Heat through.
- Pour meat mixture into baking dish; I use a 13"x 9" pan.
- Make Cornmeal Topping: Mix milk, cornmeal, and salt in saucepan.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese and eggs; mix well.
- Immediately pour onto beef mixture and spread evenly.
- Bake at 375 for about 40 minutes, until golden.
- Serve with sour cream and any other of your favorite Mexican garnishes!
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Reviews
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Surprising hit with my family!! I tried green chilies since I had no olives & added a pinch of sugar with the chilie powder. Good for a change.. Surely a keeper! -
Really tastey and filling. I made this in two stages. First I made the meat mixture the night before and the corn meal topping the night I served it, then I put it together and put it in the oven. I used chiles too and replaced 1/2 lb of beef with kidney beans. I also saved the corn for the topping (I did drain it). I like highly seasoned food and felt this was seasoned perfectly. -
This is the BEST casserole I have ever made. I made enough to have leftovers only there weren't any! Next time I am going to double the cornbread topping. It was absolutely fantastic. My husband has spent a lot of time in Mexico and Southern California and found this better than most of the dishes he's had from that area. -
Absolutely loved this! My husband loved it as well. I put the leftovers through the blender, and my baby daughter loved it as well! Will definitely be making this again!
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This was a definate hit in our household. Added 1/2 seeded and chopped Jalapeno pepper for a little extra zip.
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Really tastey and filling. I made this in two stages. First I made the meat mixture the night before and the corn meal topping the night I served it, then I put it together and put it in the oven. I used chiles too and replaced 1/2 lb of beef with kidney beans. I also saved the corn for the topping (I did drain it). I like highly seasoned food and felt this was seasoned perfectly.
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Highlands Ranch, CO
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Well, the time has come for me to change my users' name. After being, "OzCoMartha" because of having lived for three years in Australia and then moving to Colorado, I have decided to "turn over a new leaf." I chose this name because many moons ago I used to be able to "chirp" like a cricket and the "silent" refers to the present time when I'm taking a break...But, perhaps after a season, however long I decide that needs to be, I may be back and then I will fill in more details about myself...
