| tamale Casserole 1 1/2 Pounds Lean Ground Beef, Browned (about 3 3/4 Cups Cooked) 1 Package Taco Seasoning Mix 1/2 Cup Water 1 (8 Ounce) Can Tomato Sauce 1 (12 Ounce) Can Whole-kernel Corn, Drained 1 (4 Ounce) Can Chopped Green Chiles (optional) 1 (8 1/2 Ounce) Package Corn Muffin Mix (or Two 6 1/2 Ounce Package) grated Cheddar Cheese For Garnish preheat Oven To 400 Degrees F. drain Browned Ground Beef Well And Place In A Large Skillet. over Medium-high Heat, Stir In Taco Seasoning Mix, Water, Tomato Sauce, Corn And Chiles, If Desired. Simmer For 3 Minutes, Then Pour Into A 2-quart Casserole. prepare Corn Muffin Mix In A Medium Bowl According To Package Directions. Spoon Corn Muffin Mixture Around Outer Edge Of Casserole. (if Using Two 6 1/2 Ounce Packages, You'll Have Enough To Cover Top.) Bake, Uncovered, For 20 Minutes. sprinkle Cornbread With Grated Cheddar Cheese And Return To Oven For 2 To 3 More Minutes, Until Cheese Melts. makes 6 Servings. |