Ole' Chili Pie

My kids loved this growing up. Prep and cook times are approximate.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 (8 1/2ounce) package  corn muffin mix
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1 (1 1/8ounce) package  taco seasoning mix
• 3  ounces  natural colby or 3  ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (3/4 cup)
• 1  cup  shredded lettuce
• 1  small tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced pitted ripe olives (I used black)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Prepare corn muffin mix following label directions.
3. Spread batter evenly in bottom of a greased 9" pie plate.
4. Bake in a preheated oven (375) for 18 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Meanwhile, prepare ground beef with taco seasoning mix, following label directions; spoon over hot cornbread.
6. Sprinkle with about half the cheese.
7. Arrange lettuce, tomato, remaining cheese and the olives on top of pie.