Tamale Pie

Ho-Hum, that describes my day!  It is a rare occasion that I don't leave the house during the day, but today was one of those days!  I have been pent up in this house all day but it was worth it.  I hate coming home to a messy house(especially after vacation) so I spent the day cleaning and organizing.  Jake and I have very distinctive chores in our house!  I usually do all the cleaning and (indoor)cooking. He takes care of the yard work and my least favorite chore laundry!  

I despise laundry, but I decided to try to earn some brownie points with the hubs and spent my day washing, drying, and folding laundry!  Boring! At least I got to watch one of my favorite childhood movies while I did it!

After I won the laundry battle, I moved on to dinner!  I got this recipe idea from a website last week, but I forgot to write it down so I tried to make it based on my memory tonight!  Either I have a great memory or I am really innovative!  The taco seasoning gives it just the right amount of spice while the cornbread adds a hint of sweetness!  

Tamale Pie

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning

1 can diced tomatoes (drained)

1 can black beans (drained)

1 can corn (drained)

1 cup shredded cheese

1 package Jiffy cornbread mix

1/3 c. milk

1 egg

Preparation

1. Brown burger and add taco seasoning

2. In medium saucepan combine meat, beans, tomatoes, cheese, and corn.

3. Warm for 5 minutes.

4. While you wait prepare the cornbread mix.

5. Pour the meat mixture into an 8x8 pan.

6. Top with cornbread and bake for 25- 30 minutes or until bread is golden brown.

7. Allow to stand 5 minutes before cutting.