1-1 1/2 lbs. ground beef or turkey
1 (15-oz.) can black beans
1 1/2 c. salsa
1 c. shredded jack or cheddar cheese
1 tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Brown meat in a large skillet, drain fat. Add beans, salsa, cumin, chili powder, and garlic. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Add cheese and transfer to a 9x13 pan.
Topping:
2 (6-oz) Pkgs. corn bread mix or use corn bread recipe below
1 (15-0z.) can corn or fiesta corn
1 c. shredded jack or cheddar cheese
Prepare corn bread as directed or make your own batter using corn bread recipe below. Stir corn and cheese into cornbread batter. Spread over the top of filling. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.
Easy corn bread:
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. corn meal
1/2 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt (optional)
2 c. skim milk
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs, beaten
Combine dry ingredients. Stir in milk, oil and egg, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Notes: This is a super easy casserole. You can jazz the filling up any way you want, by adding green chilis, onions, more beans, tomatoes, etc.
-Amy G
