*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Beef Tamale Pie

Recipe By     : Family Circle - 7/15/97
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:15
Categories    : Not Sent

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  lb            ground beef
   2      c             cheddar cheese -- shredded
   1      8.5 oz box    corn muffin mix
   2                    eggs
   1      12 oz jar     chunky salsa
   1      tbsp          chili powder
   1      7 oz can      whole kernel corn -- drained

Heat oven to 450°.  Coat 12x8x2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking
spray.

Saute beef in skillet over medium heat, breaking up clumps with wooden
spoon, 3-4 minutes or until no pink remains.

Reserve 1 cup cheese for topping.  Mix together remaining cheese, corn
muffin mix, eggs, salsa, chili powder, corn, beef and 2 cups water until
smooth.  Scrape into prepared dish. 

Bake in 450° oven for 20 minutes.  Sprinkle on cheese.  Bake 5 minutes,
until knife inserted in center test clean.  Let stand 10 minutes.

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