Tamale Pie

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400˚. Heat the vegetable oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and chorizo and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper.

Step 2

Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, beans and adobo sauce and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer.

Step 3

Prepare the corn muffin batter according to the package directions. Stir in 2 cups of the cheese.

Step 4

Remove the skillet from the heat and dollop the corn muffin batter over the meat mixture. Spread evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges of the pan so it doesn't spill over in the oven. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Step 5

Place the skillet on a baking sheet and bake until the topping is golden brown and cooked through, and the cheese is melted and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.