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Tamale Pie

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 1 pack taco seasoning
  • 1 can whole kernel corn drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes or Rotel do not drain
  • 3 cups French's fried onions
  • 1-2 boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef until done. Drain.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, corn (drained), canned tomatoes or Rotel (not drained) and French fried onions. Spread into the bottom of a 2 1/2 Quart size dish or a 9X13 dish.
  • Prepare muffin mix according to package directions (if you use a 9X13 you may need 2 boxes of Jiffy).
  • Spread the muffin mix on top of the beef mixture to cover it. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until cornbread is golden on top.  
  • Top with cheese and remaining French fried onions.  Return to oven until cheese is melted about 2 - 3 minutes. Serve with sour cream. :)