Easy Tamale Casserole

Easy Tamale Casserole

based on this Whole Foods recipe

(to prepare the recipe ahead of time, wait to make the cornbread topping until just before cooking... cooking time will be longer if the casserole is still cold)

1 lb ground beef

1 15oz can Ranchero Beans

1 jar Medium salasa

1 box Jiffy Corn Bread mix

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, prepare corn bread mix according to package directions; set bowl aside. In a large sauté pan, brown meat, breaking up large pieces. Drain well and return to stove. Add beans and salsa, stir to combine and simmer over medium heat 5-7 minutes. Let cool slightly and spoon into a 9x13 casserole dish (you can freeze the dish at this point to serve later). Spoon the cornbread batter over the beef mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cornbread is lightly browned and filling is bubbling.