Tamale Pie

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 T. ground cumin
• 1 t. salt
• 3 T. chili powder
• 1/4 t. pepper
• 1 T. sugar
  
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
• 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 cans tomato sauce
  
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
  
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1 package corn bread/muffin mix
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Sour cream and additional minced fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker; stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, onions, cilantro, cumin, salt, chili powder, sugar and pepper. . Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through.
• In a small bowl, combine muffin mix and eggs; spoon over meat mixture. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and additional cilantro if desired. Yield: 8 servings.