SLOPPY JOSE SUPPER

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Do something fun and delicious with your leftover cornbread. Top it with this slightly spicy southwestern dish. Simple, fast and comforting. -Bethany Creaser, Derby Line, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings plus leftover corn bread.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/4 cups salsa
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Sour cream

Steps:

Prepare and bake cornbread according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, red pepper, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the garlic, chipotle pepper, chili powder and cumin; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in salsa and chili sauce; simmer for 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened., Cut cornbread into nine squares; save four pieces for another use. Top each square of remaining cornbread with 2/3 cup beef mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese. Dollop with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.