Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 lbs

ground beef

browned

1 unit

onion

minced

1 unit

green bell pepper

minced

1 tsp

salt

1 env

chili seasoning mix

8 ounce

tomato sauce

6 ounce

corn muffin mix

1 cup

evaporated lowfat milk

1 cup

shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

shredded

Step 1
~5 min

Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until crumbly. Drain off any excess grease.

Step 2
~5 min

Add minced onion and minced green bell pepper to the skillet with the ground beef.

Step 3
~5 min

Cook for several minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4
~5 min

Stir in salt, chili seasoning mix, and tomato sauce.

Step 5
~5 min

Spoon the ground beef mixture into a baking dish.

Step 6
~5 min

In a separate bowl, combine corn muffin mix and evaporated lowfat milk.

Step 7
~5 min

Spread the corn muffin mixture evenly over the ground beef in the baking dish.

Step 8
~5 min

Sprinkle shredded sharp Cheddar cheese over the corn muffin mixture.

Step 9
~5 min

Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the corn bread is cooked through.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a can of drained corn for extra sweetness and texture.

Top with sour cream and salsa before serving.

Use a cast iron skillet for a crispy crust.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 min

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of sour cream and salsa.

Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Refried beans
Mexican rice
Guacamole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico/Southwest USA

Cultural Significance

Comfort food often served at potlucks and family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Potluck
Family Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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