TAMALE CHEDDAR BEEF SQUARES

Tamale Cheddar Beef Squares image

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories Beef

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 oz pkg of corn muffin and cornbread mix
1/3 c 2% milk
1/4 c egg subsitute
2 Tbsp canola oil, divided
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 c frozen corn, (a can will do just as well )
4 oz diced green chilis
14 oz can mexican style stewed tomatoes
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 tsp or more of cumin to your taste
2 c grated cheddar
sour cream for topping
diced pickled jalepenos for topping

Steps:

1. Pre heat oven to 425° Spray a 12x9 inch baking dish with non stick spray
2. In a bowl combine the cornmeal mix, milk, egg subsitute and 1 tablespoon of the oil
3. Spread over the bottom of the prepared pan.
4. With the remaining tablespoon of oil, saute onions and cook in a large saucier til translucent. Add garlic and cook a minute more.
5. Crumble beef and cook until no longer pink.
6. Mix together the tomatoes and cornstarch, add to beef.
7. Stir in remaining ingredients using half of the cheddar. Add in 2 cansfulls of water using the chili can. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly
8. Spoon beef mixture over cornmeal batter.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
10. Remove foil and cook and additional 10 minutes. Last minute or so add the reserved cheddar to melt over the top.
11. Serve hot with sour cream and the jalepenos for toppers