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Beef and Rice Tamale Pie

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 packet 8.5 oz cornbread mix
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking up the meat, until the onion is soft and the beef reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the cooked rice, tomatoes with green chiles, corn, and taco seasoning and heat through. Spread in the baking dish.
  4. Stir the cornbread mix, milk, and egg just until combined and spread over the beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cornbread is golden and a tester inserted into the topping comes out clean. Rest briefly before serving.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef if you prefer. Add extra veggies like bell peppers or black beans for added nutrition and flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.