Why not change up your taco night and make this tamale night instead? It's simple to do, yummy and satisfying.
1 lb. 80% lean ground beef
10 oz. can medium red enchilada sauce
2 - 4.5 oz. cans chopped green chiles
1 t. chili powder
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz.)
8.5 oz. box corn muffin mix
milk and egg, called for on muffin mix box
Optional toppings for serving; freshly diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro leaves, sour cream and pico de gallo or salsa
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a 10 inch oven-proof skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; discard grease.
Stir in enchilada sauce, 1 can of the green chiles and the chili powder. Remove from heat. Sprinkle on 1 c. Cheddar cheese.
Meanwhile, make the corn muffin batter as directed on the box. Stir in the remaining can of green chiles and remaining 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese. Spoon the batter evenly over beef mixture.
Bake 35-40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes.
Serve topped with choices of freshly diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro leaves, sour cream and pico de gallo or salsa, if desired.
6 servings.