Easy Slow-Cooker Tamale Dinner

Name: Easy Slow-Cooker Tamale Dinner
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 4 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and salsa; Chopped green onions, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4 hours

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Here is a quick and easy dinner, which is very satisfying. No need to fool with corn husks here! My parents and friends often request this for dinner. —Laurel Lawshae, Round Rock, Texas

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and salsa
Chopped green onions, optional

Directions

In a small skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. In a large bowl, combine egg, milk and cornmeal until smooth. Add tomatoes, corn, seasonings and turkey.
Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until edges are brown, 4-5 hours. Serve with cheese, sour cream and salsa. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 402 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 960mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein.

Here is a quick and easy dinner, which is very satisfying. No need to fool with corn husks here! My parents and friends often request this for dinner. —Laurel Lawshae, Round Rock, Texas

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