Best Easy Slow Cooker Tamale Dinner Recipes

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EASY SLOW-COOKER TAMALE DINNER



Easy Slow-Cooker Tamale Dinner image

Here is a quick and easy dinner, which is very satisfying. No need to fool with corn husks here! My parents and friends often request this for dinner. -Laurel Lawshae, Round Rock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground turkey
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and salsa
Chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. In a large bowl, combine egg, milk and cornmeal until smooth. Add tomatoes, corn, seasonings and turkey. , Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until edges are brown, 4-5 hours. Serve with cheese, sour cream and salsa. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW COOKER TAMALE PIE



Slow Cooker Tamale Pie image

Canned beans and cornbread muffin mix speed up the prep on this crowd-pleasing main dish that's perfect for busy evenings and carry-in dinners. -Jill Pokrivka, York, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
2 large eggs
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Sour cream and additional minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cumin, salt, chili powder and pepper. , Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker; stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onions and cilantro. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through., In a small bowl, combine muffin mix and eggs; spoon over meat mixture. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1066mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SLOW COOKER TAMALE PIE



Slow Cooker Tamale Pie image

This is a simple tamale pie recipe that tastes very similar to authentic tamales without all the work! I sometimes double this recipe and make it in a large slow cooker. This recipe is a big hit with my husband. Serve with various toppings such as sour cream, more cheese, salsa, green onions, tomatoes, etc.

Provided by Brandy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 5h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 (8.5 ounce) package corn bread/muffin mix
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the beef until it is browned, about 10 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain the beef, and place it into the slow cooker. Stir in the kidney beans, enchilada sauce, and garlic powder.
  • In a bowl, combine the corn bread mix with milk, egg, and butter, and stir until just mixed. Stir in the Cheddar cheese. Spoon the corn bread mixture over the beef mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Set the cooker to Low, cover, and cook until the corn bread topping is cooked through and set, about 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1056.9 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

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