Simple Tamale Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 oz pork sausage
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 can (16 oz) stewed tomatoes (drained)
• 10 oz frozen corn (thawed)
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• dash of salt
• 1 8 1/2 oz package corm muffin mix
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese (3 oz)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Brown beef and sausage in a 12" skillet.

2. Stir in onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder and a dash of salt. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.

3. Transfer the beef mixture into a 8 inch x 8 inch baking dish.

4. In a separate bowl, mix together the corn muffin mix, milk and egg. Spread the corn muffin mixture over the beef mixture.

5. Bake for about 30 minutes, until top is set. Sprinkle with cheese and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Allow to bake for a few more minutes to melt the cheese.

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