Name: Tamale Skillet Pie
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 6 ounce package Mexican Style Cornbread Mix, divided; 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chills; 22 ounce can whole kernel corn with red and greed bell peppers; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoon chili powder; 8 ounce (2 cups) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided; 1 egg; 3/4 cup milk

Tamale Skillet Pie

This take on a classic tamale pie is quick and easy. The cornbread topping is a great shortcut to using cornmeal and provides great flavor.

Cooking Time30 min

Cooking MethodCasserole, Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
6 ounces package Mexican Style Cornbread Mix, divided
14 1/2 ounces can diced tomatoes with green chills
22 ounces can whole kernel corn with red and greed bell peppers
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons chili powder
8 ounces (2 cups) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 egg
3/4 cup milk

Instructions

Heat over to 375 degrees F. In 10-1/2" cast iron skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked; drain.
Return beef to skillet. Stir in l tablespoon of the cornbread mix, tomatoes, corn, water and chili powder; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup of the cheese. Set aside.
In medium bowl, beat egg; add milk and remaining cornbread mix. Blend until smooth; stir in remaining 1 cup cheese.
Pour cornbread mixture over beef mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.