Tamale Casserole serving on a white plate with enchilada sauce.

Easy Tamale Casserole

Pre-made beef, chicken, or pork tamales in a rich savory homemade enchilada sauce topped with melted cheese, fresh chopped cilantro and green onions, and a hearty sprinkle of cotija cheese.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 706 kcal

Ingredients

Enchilada Sauce

4 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
4 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
4 Cups Beef Broth
6 oz. tomato paste
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional
3/4 teaspoon salt

Casserole

1 dozen beef chicken, or pork Tamales, husks removed.
2 cups Enchilada sauce
2 cups grated cheddar jack cheese
2 Tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup Cotija Cheese

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat add oil, flour, and chili powder. Mix until well blended. Stir over heat until thick.
Add 4 cups beef broth, continue stirring until incorporated. Add spices and 6 oz. can of tomato paste. Whisk together until smooth and sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°
Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Line tamales in baking dish. Cover with enchilada sauce, top with cheese, cilantro, and green onion.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Cotija cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 706kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 50gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1698mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7g