Mexican Shepherd's Pie
Description
This is a Mexican version of the Shepherd's Pie that is so popular in the UK. I decided to try this one night when I did not have any mashed potatoes. Its cheap, quick and easy...and my kids loved it! Serve with a tossed green salad for a great family meal!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef
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1 onion, finely chopped
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garlic powder to taste
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
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3/4 cup hot water
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1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
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1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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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.
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Prepare the corn muffin mix according to package directions. Spread evenly over the corn layer in the baking dish.
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Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until puffed and golden. Garnish with olives and cheese.