Recipe: Stuffed Beef and Black Bean Tamale Pie

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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Stuffed Beef and Black Bean Tamale Pie
1995 Finalist Beverly Krouskop - Ohio
www.beef.org
Makes 4 servings

1 pound lean ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix -- (1-1/4 ounces)
1 can black beans -- (15-16 ounces) rinsed & drained
1/2 cup water
1 can whole kernel corn -- (8-3/4 ounces) very well drained
3/4 cup light dairy sour cream
3/4 cup shredded Co-Jack or Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
CRUST:
1 package corn muffin mix -- (8-1/2 ounces)
3/4 cup shredded Co-Jack or Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup light dairy sour cream
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

1. Heat oven to 400 degree. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; brown 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings. Stir in seasoning mix, beans and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; set aside.

2. Meanwhile in medium bowl, combine crust ingredients, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened. (Batter will be stiff.) Spread slightly more than 1/2 the batter onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie pan.

3. Arrange corn over batter; top with beef mixture. Spoon remaining batter over beef, along outer edge of pie. Carefully spread batter toward center, leaving a 3-inch circle uncovered. Bake in 400 degree oven 23 to 25 minutes or until top is golden brown.

4. To serve, dollop 3/4 cup sour cream over top; sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese and 1/3 cup green onions. Cut into wedges.