Savory Black Bean Tamale Casserole Recipe at Recipesjelly.com

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp of vegetable oil for sautéing
• A generous ½ cup of diced onion
• An equal amount of finely chopped green bell pepper
• A pinch of salt for seasoning
• About ½ lb of ground chuck for the base
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped for flavor
• A can of drained black beans (15 oz)
• An 8 oz jar of pasilla chile cooking sauce, like the one from Herdez®
• 1 cup of drained canned diced tomatoes
• For the Topping:
• 2 ½ cups of water for cooking
• ½ cup of cornmeal for a textured finish
• A hint of salt for taste
• Kernels from 2 ears of corn for added sweetness
• 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese for melting
• 1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper if desired