February 15, 2008

Mom's Cornbread Taco Bake

This easy casserole was a favorite in my house when I was growing up. I think some people call it a tamale pie (obviously, these are people who've never eaten a real tamal!).

1-1/2 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup green or red bell pepper, diced
1 can tomato sauce
1 pkg. Jiffy corn muffin mix
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 400. Brown ground beef; drain. Stir in taco seasoning, water, corn, bell pepper, and tomato sauce. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole.

In a separate bowl, prepare corn muffin mix as directed on box. Spoon around outer edge of casserole. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove casserole from oven and top cornbread with cheese. Bake 2 to 3 minutes longer, until cheese is melted and cornbread is golden brown.

Makes 6 servings.

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