Full Recipe
Author
Susan Reid | 2009-12-31
Description
With its chili-like bean and meat filling and soft, cheesy cornbread topping, this casserole is quintessential comfort food — and a long-time American favorite. As with so many recipes brought to the U.S. by immigrants, this dish has changed significantly from its original incarnation: the traditional tamal of Mexico and Guatemala's indigenous cultures. We're happy to salute both that first tamal, and what it's evolved to over time in millions of American kitchens.
