Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

Yellow Cornmeal

4 tsp

Baking Powder

1 tsp

Salt

1 cup

Milk

1 cup

Flour

2 tbsp

Sugar

2 unit

Eggs

0.25 cup

Oil

15 unit

Cream-Style Corn

1.25 lb

Ground Beef

browned and drained

2 cup

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

4 unit

Diced Green Chilies

0.5 unit

Onion

finely chopped

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2
~4 min

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~4 min

In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, baking powder, salt, milk, cream style corn, flour, sugar, eggs, and oil.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~4 min

Stir until blended.

Step 5
~4 min

Layer half of the cornmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~4 min

Layer half of the browned and drained ground beef over the cornmeal mixture.

Step 7
~4 min

Layer half of the finely chopped onion over the ground beef.

Step 8
~4 min

Layer half of the diced green chilies over the onion.

Step 9
~4 min

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the green chilies.

Step 10
~4 min

Pour the remaining cornmeal mixture over the cheese.

Step 11
~4 min

Spread the remaining ground beef over the cornmeal mixture.

Step 12
~4 min

Spread the remaining onion over the ground beef.

Step 13
~4 min

Spread the remaining diced green chilies over the onion.

Step 14
~4 min

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the green chilies.

Step 15
~4 min

Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the ground beef while browning.

Top with sour cream or salsa before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a main course with a side salad.

Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken or steak.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Mexican Rice
Black Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern United States

Cultural Significance

A popular comfort food in Mexican-American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Potlucks
Family gatherings
Casual dinners

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Potluck
Family gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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