Crockpot Tamale Bake

By bobcat

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 (15.25 oz) can corn, drained
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
• 1 (2.25 oz) can sliced black olives, drained
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• Minced green onion, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet, brown and crumble the ground beef with the onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink. Drain to remove excess fat.

2. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, egg and milk and mix until smooth. Combine with remaining ingredients (except cheese) and meat mixture, mixing well.

3. Place mixture into the bottom of a 4 quart crockpot, cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.

4. Sprinkle with cheese and cover again and cook for an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

5. Spoon into bowls or onto plates and garnish with green onion.