Crockpot Tamale Pie

This is a super easy meal and my kids love it!

1 lb. cooked ground beef.
1 t. cumin
1 t. chili powder
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (11 ounce) can of corn, drained
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn bread mix
2 eggs
1 cup cheese
Sour cream
Salsa


Combine the first 11 ingredients (cooked ground beef through cilantro, if using) in a crockpot.  Cook covered on low for 6-8 hours.  In a small mixing bowl combine the cornbread mix and eggs.  Spoon this mixture over the beef mixture and again cover and cook for 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours on low, until the cornbread is cooked through.  Then sprinkle with the cheese and let it stand covered for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.  Serve with desired toppings.

Gingered Ground Beef

1 T Sesame Oil
1 lb. Ground Beef

(I usually 1 and a half these ingredients because I like things extra flavorful)
3 Cloves Minced Garlic
1 t. fresh minced Ginger
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar

Brown the beef in a skillet with the sesame oil. Once it's cooked through, add all the remaining ingredients. Stir well while cooking for a few minutes. Then cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes. Serve over rice. Super easy and super flavorful!