Tamale Pie

So I'm all about crockpot meals. Just makes life easier with a toddler around.  This is hardly what anyone would call mexican, but it's still yummy!

Step 1: In a large skillet warm in a Tbsp of olive oil a spoonful of minced garlic (I buy the big jars or pre-minced garlic).  Then brown 2 lbs ground beef (or any ground meat of your choosing).

Step 2: Dump meat into crock pot.  Add in 1 can each of black beans, diced tomatoes (not the Italian style), whole kernel corn, and one packet of taco seasoning (or any seasonings you want such as cumin, chili powder, pepper, etc).  Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Step 3: In a bowl combine one box of corn bread/muffin mix and 2 eggs.  Spoon in small dollops over meat mixture. Do not dump in all at once, you will not be able to spread the mixture over the meat and you will get lopsided tamale pie!  Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until a toothpick comes out of the center of cornbread clean.  Sprinkle with cheese, cover and let stand 5 minutes to melt.

Serve with sour cream, cilantro, and anything else you think would taste yummy.