Basic Tamale Pie

Scripps Howard News Service/Adapted from American Dairy Association
Published: Thursday, June 6, 2002 12:00 a.m. MDT

Main Dishes > Casseroles > Basic Tamale Pie

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef or turkey
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups prepared salsa
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (7-oz.) package corn muffin mix
1 small can mild green chilies, chopped, drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
"Lite" sour cream, optional garnish


Directions

Yield: 6 servings

Prep time: 20 minutes

Baking: 25 minutes

Have oven heating to 350 degrees. In medium skillet, brown ground beef and onion, stirring to break up chunks. Drain well. Stir in salsa, tomato paste and cumin. Mix well. Press into a greased or oil-sprayed 9-inch baking dish.

Prepare corn muffin mix according to directions; stir in cheese and chilies. Spoon over meat mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly browned.