Stove Top Tamale Pie

This is such a versatile recipe. Add or take away most ingredients. Very quick and one-dish meal.

1 lb ground beef
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, un-drained
½ cup water
1 (1¼ ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (8 ounce) package corn muffin mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup sliced green onion

In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat; drain.
Stir in tomato sauce, beans, water and taco seasoning mix.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions.
Drop small spoonfuls of muffin batter over meat mixture in a skillet.
Cover and cook over medium-low heat 15-17 minutes or until corn bread is done.
Top with cheese and green onion.
Cover and cook over low heat until cheese melts.

Suggestions

Reduce the ground beef by ½ pound and replace with black beans to stretch the budget.
Change out the ground beef for ground soy to make it vegetarian.
Or remove the beef all together and replace with beans.

Recipe byTarah
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PREP TIME: 10 min

TOTAL TIME: 40 min

notes:

Add 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes. Use extra lean ground beef. Add julienned zucchini for another serving of veggies. Replace cheese with soy cheese. Add in olives for an enchilada effect.