pat's Recipe

Davids Tex-Mex Casserole

Category: Casseroles

First place, Tabasco Tex-Mex Challenge

Chili Mix:
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
3 Tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp paprika
2 Tbsp green pepper sauce
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 (14.5-oz) can cut tomatoes, drained

Cornbread Topping:
1 pkg cornbread mix
1 egg
2 Tbsp green pepper sauce
1/3 cup sour cream
1 (15 oz) can white corn, drained
couple pinches of paprika
2 Tbsp butter, melted

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a casserole dish.
Chili mix; In a nonstick skillet, brown the ground beef. Break the beef apart, stirring continuously. Add the garlic, and onion; cook until onion is translucent. Add pepper sauce. Add the spices. Mix thoroughly. Add the tomatoes and cook 5 minutes longer, stirring.
Cornbread topping: In a mixing bowl, combine the cornbread mix, egg, pepper sauce, and sour cream. Mix thoroughly. Add the corn; stir.
Pour the chili mix into the casserole dish. Spread the cornbread mixture over the chili with a spatula to smooth it. Sprinkle top with paprika and drizzle on melted butter.
Bake 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean when inserted into the cornbread.

serves 12