Skillet Tamale Pie

Name: Skillet Tamale Pie
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Latin America & Caribbean, Mexican
Ingredients: 10 ounces, store-bought cornbread, crumbled (about 2 1/2 cups); 3 cups, shredded Mexican cheese blend; , Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon, vegetable oil; 1 , onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon, minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; 1 1/2 pounds, 90-percent lean ground beef; 2 , (15.5 ounces each) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 2 , (10-ounce) cans Ro-Tel tomatoes, drained, 1/3 cup juice reserved (see note); 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Main Courses
Latin America & Caribbean
Mexican
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Eggs & Dairy
Meat
Beans
Beef
Cheese
Weeknight
30-Minute Suppers

Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2009

This cheesy, beefy pie with south-of-the-border flavor is the perfect addition to your weeknight dinner arsenal.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 30 minutes

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