Tamale Pie

 

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1-15 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
1-4 oz. can chopped green chilies, drained
1-4 oz. can chopped olives, drained
1 c. frozen corn
1 T. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Topping:
1 Jiffy cornbread box, mixed according to package directions
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream, optional
freshly chopped cilantro for garnish, optional

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an oven safe baking dish, approximately 9 or 10 inch with cooking spray. 

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown ground beef and onion and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess grease from pan. 

Next add diced tomatoes, green chilies, olives, corn, chili powder, salt and garlic powder and stir until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. 

Top beef mixture with prepared cornbread mix. Sprinkle cheese over the cornbread. Bake uncovered for 40-50 minutes. Take out of oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Serve with sour cream, cilantro or any of your other favorite toppings.