Tamale Pie with Cornbread Batter

Ingredients

• 1 pound(s) Ground Beef Browned
• 1/2 whole(s) Medium Onion Chopped
• 3 clove(s) Garlic Minced
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) Oregano
• 1 -8 oz can(s) Rotel
• 1 can(s) Ranch Style Beans
• 1 tablespoon(s) Chili Powder
• CORNBREAD BATTER
• 1/2 cup(s) Cornmeal
• 1/2 cup(s) Flour
• 2 tablespoon(s) Sugar
• 2 teaspoon(s) Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) Salt
• 1/2 cup(s) Milk
• 2 tablespoon(s) Oil
• 1 whole(s) Egg
• 2 tablespoon(s) Jalapeno Peppers (Optional)
• 1/3 cup(s) Cheddar Cheese 1/2-inch cubes

Preparation

1. FILLING:
2. Brown meat and onions, drain, add tomato sauce, beans, chili powder, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. Add enough water so mixture is covered. Simmer 15-20 minutes. Pour into a 2 quart baking dish and top with cornbread batter.


3. Bake in 425° oven 25 minutes.
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5. Combine all ingredients for Corn Bread Batter and add when needed