Taco Bake

weekend cooker's Note:

a recipe that I make for my kids. It is a real kid, and a big kid pleaser.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 1.0 taco pie

• 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef
• ½ green bell pepper , chopped
• 1 teaspoon oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 (15 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (6 ounce) package corn muffin mix
• 1 egg
• 2⁄3; cup milk

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef and bell pepper in oil and drain well.
2. Add salt, tomatoes, water, chili powder and garlic powder. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until most of the liquid is gone.
3. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
4. Combine corn muffin mix, egg, and milk and beat well. Pour this mixture over top of the cheese.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until corn muffin mix is lightly brown.
6. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Nyteglori]

I think it would be much better with onion. I had no problems spreading the mix like some of the other reviewers but I did not let it sit at all before pouring it over the top of the meat mixture.

[**Mandy**]

I loved the meat base of the pie but again I found that the jiffy mix was really hard to spread evenly on top and when it should have been cooked there were a few places where the jiffy mix was still a little gooey. Like Ms Bold I also added some kidney beans to the meat mix for a more chilli corn carne type dish. Thanks for posting!

[ms_bold]

This is another super simple recipe that has a great comfort food appeal. I omitted the green pepper and added onion with my browned ground beef. I also traded out the water for tomato juice for simmering to increase flavor. I increased the chili powder and garlic powder to taste, and added a generous shake of Montreal Steak seasoning. I also added a can of rinsed and drained kidney beans with the ground beef just because I thought it sounded good. We served this up with simple tossed salads, and had a great and easy weeknight meal.