Mexican Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• garlic powder to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can diced tomatoes , 14.5 ounce
• 1 package taco seasoning mix , 1.25 ounce
• 0.75 cups hot water
• 1 can whole kernel corn , 11 ounce
• 1 package corn muffin mix , 8.5 ounce
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese , Optional
• 1 can sliced black olives , 2.25 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Place the beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. Drain grease. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in the tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until thickened. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and top evenly with corn.

3. 3

   Prepare the corn muffin mix according to package directions. Spread evenly over the corn layer in the baking dish.

4. 4

   Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until puffed and golden. Garnish with olives and cheese.