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BBQ Beef Tamale Casserole

BBQ Beef Tamale Casserole

By Traeger Kitchen

This southwestern meat pie is packed with enchilada sauce-smothered brisket laid in a bed of green chile massa, and blanketed with mozzarella cheese.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

45 Min

Pellets

Alder
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
  • 3 Cupleftover beef brisket
  • 15 OunceEnchilada Sauce
  • 1 1/2 Cupall-purpose flour
  • 1/2 CupCornmeal
  • 3 Tablespoonsugar
  • 1 Teaspoonbaking powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoonsalt
  • 2 Tablespoonvegetable oil
  • 4 Ouncegreen chiles
  • 1/4 Cupmilk
  • 1 eggs
  • 1 Cupshredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Tablespooncilantro, finely chopped
Units of Measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, start your Traeger and set the temperature to 375F and pre-heat, lid closed (10-15 minutes).

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

  • Step 2

    Stir together leftover brisket and enchilada sauce in a medium bowl, set aside.

    Ingredients
    • 3 Cup leftover beef brisket

    • 15 Ounce Enchilada Sauce

  • Step 3

    Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Stir in the oil until it is crumbly, then add the milk, egg, and chiles, stirring until combined.

    Ingredients
    • 1 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour

    • 1/2 Cup Cornmeal

    • 3 Tablespoon sugar

    • 1 Teaspoon baking powder

    • 1/4 Teaspoon salt

    • 2 Tablespoon vegetable oil

    • 4 Ounce green chiles

    • 1/4 Cup milk

    • 1  eggs

  • Step 4

    Press the Massa crust mixture into a greased, cast iron skillet or pie plate.

  • Step 5

    Bake at 375F for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

    00:25

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

  • Step 6

    Reduce temperature on Traeger to 350F. Poke holes in the crust and add the enchilada filling.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 7

    Sprinkle with the cheese and bake 20 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with cilantro, serve, and enjoy!

    00:20

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

    Ingredients
    • 1 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese

    • 1 Tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped

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