🇨🇺 Cuban Cuisine

Tamal en Cazuela

Cuban Cornmeal Casserole

Prep Time 10 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Calories 374 kcal

A deconstructed tamale cooked as a thick, savory cornmeal porridge with ground beef, tomato, and spices — all the tamale flavor without the wrapping.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic in olive oil until softened.
  2. 2 Add ground beef, cumin, and oregano. Cook until browned.
  3. 3 Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  4. 4 Gradually whisk in corn masa or cornmeal, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  5. 5 Simmer on low heat, stirring frequently, for 20-25 min until thick and porridge-like.
  6. 6 Season with salt and pepper. Serve in deep bowls.

Did You Know?

Tamal en cazuela was invented by busy Cuban cooks who loved tamale flavor but had no patience for the hours of wrapping and steaming.