A finalist in the 2002 Ortega® "Create
a Fiesta, Win a Siesta!" Recipe Contest, this dish was submitted
by Robyn Oro of Raytown, Missouri. This recipe captures the distinct
tastes of Southern and Mexican cooking. The cornbread provides
a delicious, sweet foundation that complements the zesty taste
of taco-seasoned ground beef and corn, while the outside of the
dish features a starburst pattern of vibrant whole green chiles
and sliced tomatoes.
Taco-Stuffed
Upside Down Cornbread
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup water
1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (4-ounce) can whole green chiles
1 large plum tomato, cut into 7 round slices
2 (8 1/2-ounce) packages cornbread mix
1 (15-ounce) can cream-style corn
1 cup water
2 large eggs
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish: salsa and sour cream
- Preheat oven to 425°F
(220°C). Heavily grease 11-inch oven-proof, non-stick skillet.*
- Brown beef; drain. Stir
in water and seasoning mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low,
stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until mixture is
thickened.
- Spread chiles apart and
slice each chile lengthwise in half. Place chiles rib side up
in starburst pattern in prepared skillet. Place tomato slices
in circle between each chile tip; place one tomato slice in center
of pan.
- Combine cornbread mix,
corn, water and eggs in large bowl; stir well. Spread half of
batter on top of chiles and tomatoes; top with ground beef and
cheese. Spread remaining batter over cheese.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes
or until wooden pick inserted in cornbread comes out clean. Immediately
invert skillet onto serving platter. Garnish as desired.
Makes 10 servings.
*Alternative Method for
13 x 9-inch Baking Pan: Grease baking pan. Spread half of batter
in pan; top with ground beef and cheese. Spread remaining batter
over cheese. Top with chiles (rib side down) and tomatoes as
above. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted
in cornbread comes out clean.
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