Mexicali Hamburger Casserole

Hamburger, salsa, and corn are covered with corn bread for a bake that's homey and quick.


Mexicali Hamburger Casserole

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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 lb.
    lean ground beef
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  • 1 15-oz. can
    Mexican-style diced tomatoes
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  • 1-1/2 cups
    frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
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  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons
    finely shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
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  • 1/2 cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/2 cup
    yellow cornmeal
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  • 1 Tbsp.
    sugar
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  • 1-1/4 tsp.
    baking powder
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  • egg, beaten
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  • 2/3 cup
    milk
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  • 2 Tbsp.
    cooking oil
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  • Recipe Fresh Tomato Toss, (see recipe)
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In 12-inch skillet cook and brown beef; drain off fat. Stir in undrained tomatoes and 1 cup of the corn; heat through. Transfer to greased 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheese.
2.
For corn bread topping, in medium bowl combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in egg, milk, and oil. Evenly spread on beef mixture. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until topping is set. Let stand 5 minutes.
3.
Fresh Tomato Toss: In bowl stir together 1 cup red grape tomatoes, halved, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro, remaining 1/2 cup corn, and if desired, 1/3 cup green olives, halved; spoon over servings. Serves 6.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 506, Total Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Monounsaturated Fat 9 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 603 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Total Sugar 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 16%, Calcium 24%, Iron 25%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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