Roast Beef Tamale Casserole

A mild poblano chile pepper provides a hint of heat in this modern main-dish recipe.


Roast Beef Tamale Casserole

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Servings: Serves 4 to 6.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Related Categories: Beef, Beef Casseroles, Mexican Casseroles

 
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Ingredients
  • 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
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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
Per serving: 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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