Easy Tamale Pie

  • 6
  • 15 mins
  • 55 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1 80%) lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 1 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ medium red enchilada sauce
  • 2 2 2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
  • 1 1 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
  • 1 1 1 box (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix
  • Milk and egg called for on muffin mix box

Preparation

Step 1

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This Easy Tamale Pie will make a great weeknight meal.

box (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix

Milk and egg called for on muffin mix box

Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch ovenproof skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce, 1 can of the green chiles and the chili powder. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese.

Meanwhile, make corn muffin batter as directed on box. Stir in remaining 1 can green chiles and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Spoon batter evenly over beef mixture.

Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch ovenproof skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce, 1 can of the green chiles and the chili powder. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese.

Meanwhile, make corn muffin batter as directed on box. Stir in remaining 1 can green chiles and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Spoon batter evenly over beef mixture.

Make it fresh! Top with diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro leaves, sour cream and pico de gallo or salsa, if desired.

Add a fresh green salad to round out your meal.

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