Hominy Pie Casserole
Discover comfort food perfection with this hearty Hominy Pie Casserole! Packed with tender ground beef, sweet hominy, and zesty diced tomatoes, this easy-to-make dish bursts with bold Southwestern flavors, thanks to a fragrant blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Topped with a creamy layer of sour cream and melted cheddar cheese, this baked casserole is pure cheesy indulgence in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a weeknight dinner winner that serves six and pairs beautifully with a side salad or cornbread. Whether you're feeding a crowd or craving a cozy family meal, this hominy dish delivers big on flavor and comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 30 ounces hominy, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes, with their juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook and crumble it with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef in the spices.
Add the drained hominy and diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the beef mixture. Stir well to combine, and cook for 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Transfer the beef and hominy mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Spread this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the sour cream layer for extra cheesiness.
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.6 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.9 g | 494% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 601 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 4318 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.5 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.4 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 156.2 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1956 mg | 150% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2211 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
