Recipe: Stove Top Tamale Pie

STOVE TOP TAMALE PIE
Source: McCormick Kitchens

1 pound ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14 ounces) kidney beans, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 package (1.25 ounces) McCormick Taco Seasoning
1 package (8 ounces) corn muffin mix
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onion

In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain. Stir in tomato sauce, beans, water and Taco Seasoning Mix. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions. Drop small spoonfuls of muffin batter over meat mixture in a skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 15-17 minutes or until corn bread is done. Top with cheese and green onion. Cover and cook over low heat until cheese melts.