Tamal De Cazuela Mexican Tamal Casserole Recipe

Tamales are a delicious project to undertake when time allows. When time is scarce, mexican tamal casserole is an equally delicious, quicker alternative. Cazuelas date back to pre-hispanic mexico, when they were baked in underground pits. Today, a mexican tamal de cazuela may be lesser known than the americanized tamale pie, but it continues to be a beloved dish for many mexicans and mexican-americans. This chile-and spice-infused meat version is inspired by a similar recipe created by pati jinich of pbs patis mexican table.