Mexican Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• garlic powder to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (8.5 ounce) package corn muffin mix
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• place the beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat. cook until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. drain grease. season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. mix in the tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. stir in the taco seasoning and water. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until thickened. transfer to the prepared baking dish, and top evenly with corn.
• prepare the corn muffin mix according to package directions. spread evenly over the corn layer in the baking dish.
• bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until puffed and golden. garnish with olives and cheese.