Zesty Fiesta Bake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup Ortega® Salsa Prima-Homestyle Mild
• 1 package (1-1/4 ounces) Ortega® Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup Birds Eye® Frozen Whole Kernel Corn
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (4 ounces) Ortega® Diced Green Chiles

Directions

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in salsa, seasoning mix and water. Cook over low heat for 5-6 minutes or until mixture thickens. Stir in corn and olives. Spoon into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Prepare corn bread mix batter according to package directions, using milk and egg. Stir in cheese and chilies. Spread over meat mixture. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Yield: 6 servings.
  
  Preparation Tips: If you don't have an 8-inch square baking dish, substitute a 9-inch square or round baking dish. Cornmeal batter should be prepared according to package directions. Double-check to make sure the amount of milk and egg we recommend is adequate. Orgeta's new Salsa Prima is available in five flavor varieties. Try them all to find the one your family likes best.

Zesty Fiesta Bake published in Taste of Home Cooking School Collection Fall 2000, p53