Shelly's Recipe

TAMALE BEEF SQUARES

Category: Ground

1 package (6-1/2 ounces) corn muffin and corn bread mix, made according to package directions
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup green or red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 (8 oz) jar Cheez Whiz processed cheese
1 can (about 14 ounces) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 400. Spray 12X8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Spread muffin mixture in bottom of prepared dish.

Cook ground beef, chili powder, bell pepper and onion in large skillet 6 to 8 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring to break up meat. Drain fat. Stir in corn and Cheez Whiz.

Mix together tomatoes and cornstarch, breaking up any large pieces of tomato. Stir into beef mixture in skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

Spoon beef mixture over corn muffin mixture in baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake 15 minutes. Remove foil; bake 10 minutes more. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Cut into squares. Serves 6-8