Chipotle Tamale Pie

This was SOOOO good!!!! Even if you don't love or like tamales, you will LOVE this RECIPE!!!

By Vicki Schmidt

CHIPOTLE TAMALE PIE
1 tbsp olive oil
1lb ground turkey
1 med yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
15 oz can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
8oz can diced tomatoes
2 chipotle peppers + 1 tsp adobo sauce (in Mexican food section, small can of "chipotles in adobo")
1 cup grated cheddar
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (I think I forgot to add this last time!)
1 8.5 oz pkg cornbread mix
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
- Heat olive oil in skillet
- Add turkey, onions, bell pepper and garlic.  Cook until turkey is done. Drain excess fat.
- Add beans, tomatoes, cumin, chilis & adobo sauce and bring to a boil.
-Reduce heat and simmer until heated through & thickened, about 5 mins.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in cheese and cilantro.
-Spread turkey mixture in greased 8x8 pan.
-Combine cornbread mix, egg & milk. Spread over turkey mixture.
-Bake at 400 for 20-25 mins until too is golden brown.