South American Casserole (With a North American Twist)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 2

South American Casserole with a North American Twist - A Hearty Meal to Fill You Up

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 package corn muffin mix
	1 1/4 lbs ground pork or 1 1/4 lbs ground beef
	1 medium onion , chopped ( about 1 cup )
	1 medium green bell pepper , chopped
	1 can condensed tomato soup
	1 teaspoon garlic powder
	1/2 cup raisins

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

420

Sugar

22g

Fat

20g

This South American Casserole with a North American Twist takes inspiration from traditional Latin American flavors and combines them with a classic American dish to create a hearty, filling casserole that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The sweetness of the raisins complements the savory flavors of the ground pork or beef and the tomato soup adds a comforting richness to the dish. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own, with a side salad, or with a side of rice or beans. This recipe serves 6-8 people and can easily be doubled or halved depending on your needs.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	Prepare the corn muffin mix according to the package instructions and pour it into the bottom of a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
3.	Cook the ground pork or beef, onions, and green bell peppers in a large skillet over medium heat until the onions are soft and the pork or beef is no longer pink.
4.	Drain the extra fat from the skillet and stir the tomato soup, garlic powder, and raisins into the mixture.
5.	Spoon the mixture over the corn muffin mix in the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the corn muffin is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6.	Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This casserole is a quick and easy weeknight meal that can be made in under an hour.
It is a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for cold winter nights.
The sweetness of the raisins complements the savory flavors of the beef or pork and the tomato soup adds a rich and comforting flavor to the dish.

CONS

The corn muffin mix contains a lot of sugar, making this casserole high in calories and carbohydrates.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This casserole contains protein from the ground pork or beef, and the raisins add some fiber to the dish. Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and potassium, which are important for a healthy immune system and heart. However, the high sugar content of the corn muffin mix and the condensed soup make this dish less than ideal for those watching their sugar and calorie intake.