Mexican Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1onion, finely chopped
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • ¾ cup hot water
  • 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (8.5 ounce) package corn muffin mix
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese(Optional)
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives(Optional)

    • Directions

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

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  • Step 2

    Place the beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. Drain grease. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in the tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until thickened. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and top evenly with corn.

  • Step 3

    Prepare the corn muffin mix according to package directions. Spread evenly over the corn layer in the baking dish.

  • Step 4

    Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until puffed and golden. Garnish with olives and cheese.

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