Roast Beef Tamale Casserole
A mild poblano chile pepper provides a hint of heat in this modern main-dish recipe.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
Serves 4 to 6.
Ingredients
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1 17-oz. pkg. refrigerated cooked beef roast au jus
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1 medium poblano or Anaheim pepper, seeded and sliced*
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 Tbsp. butter
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2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
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1 15-oz. can pinto beans, rinsed, and drained
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1-1/2 cups 1-inch pieces zucchini and/or yellow summer squash
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1 cup grape tomatoes, halved, if desired
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3/4 of a 16-oz. tube refrigerated cooked polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices
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4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, shredded (1 cup)
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 Tbsp. snipped fresh cilantro
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Lime wedges
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat beef according to package directions. Pour juice into 2-cup glass measure; add water to equal 1 cup. Coarsely shred beef with two forks.
2.
In large skillet cook pepper and onion in hot butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in flour. Add juice mixture; cook until thickened and bubbly. Stir in beef, beans, zucchini, and tomatoes. Transfer to lightly greased 2-quart (8x8x2-inch) baking dish. Arrange polenta slices around edges.
3.
Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes more, until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes.
4.
In small bowl combine sour cream and cilantro. Serve with casserole, pass lime wedges. Serves 4 to 6.
5.
*Note: Hot peppers contain oils that can burn skin and eyes. Wear kitchen gloves while handling pepper. Wash hands well after.
Nutrition information
Calories 578, Total Fat 31 g, Saturated Fat 18 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 1155 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Total Sugar 8 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 41 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 153%, Calcium 33%, Iron 26%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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