Taco Bake

Normally I can't stand corn in a casserole dish, but this is wonderful! My husband (who is normally picky) even likes it! Also inexpensive.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  cup  chopped onion (I use less)
• 3⁄4 cup salsa
• 1  package  taco seasoning
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 (14 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
• 1 (8 ounce) package  corn muffin mix
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced green chili (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup  grated cheddar cheese (or more if you like lots of cheese)

Directions

1. Cook beef and onion in medium skillet until meat is no longer pink and drain grease.
2. Stir in salsa, taco seasoning, and water, bringing to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
4. Stir in corn and olives.
5. Spoon into an ungreased 13x9 dish.
6. Prepare corn muffin batter mix according to box directions.
7. Stir in cheese and chilis.
8. Stir until smooth and spread over meat mixture.
9. Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
10. Top with additional salsa if desired.