Fiesta Bake

Seasoned ground beef with salsa, corn and olives in a baking dish topped with a cheesy corn muffin crust. A Tex-Mex casserole that combines taco filling with cornbread topping.

MexicanBeefIntermediate45 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 0.8 cup salsa fresca
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 0.3 cup water
  • 1 cup whole kernel corn
  • 0.5 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 8 0.5 oz corn muffin mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz diced green chiles

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink; drain.

  2. 2

    Stir in salsa, taco seasoning mix and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 5-6 minutes until thickened.

  3. 3

    Stir in corn and olives. Spoon into ungreased 8-inch square baking dish.

  4. 4

    Prepare corn muffin batter according to package directions. Stir in cheese and chiles; spread over meat mixture.

  5. 5

    Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden brown.

Tags

tex-mexcasserolecornbreadground beeffiesta