Homestyle Tamale Pie

Ingredients

• Cheddar cheese (1 cup, shredded)
• Milk (1/3 cup)
• Egg (1)
• Cornbread mix (1 (8.5 oz) package)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Chili powder (1 tablespoon)
• Black olives (1/2 cup, sliced)
• Corn kernels (1 cup, fresh or frozen)
• Diced tomatoes (1 (14.5 oz) can)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1, chopped)
• Ground beef (1 lb)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the tomatoes (with juice), corn, olives, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the cornbread mix, egg, and milk. Stir until just combined, but don't overmix to ensure a fluffy cornbread topping.
5. Transfer the beef mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Evenly spread the cornbread batter over the top of the beef mixture.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden and a toothpick inserted into the cornbread comes out clean.
7. Remove the pie from the oven and evenly sprinkle the cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is perfectly melted and bubbly.
8. Allow the pie to rest for 5 minutes before serving. This will make it easier to slice and serve.