High-Protein Tamale Casserole
This high-protein tamale casserole is a cozy, easy dinner made with a fluffy gluten-free cornbread base and a flavorful beef and black bean topping. A healthier take on classic tamale pie.
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SERVINGS: 6 slices
Ingredients
Cornbread base:
- 1/2 cup millet flour or cornmeal
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup blended cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Topping:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Enable step-by-step mode- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk all the cornbread base ingredients until smooth.
- Spread into the prepared dish and set aside.
- In a pan, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain if needed.
- Stir in the black beans and enchilada sauce.
- Spread the beef mixture over the cornbread batter.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.