Ingredients for - Tamale Pie Stuffed Peppers

1. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2. 1 onion, chopped
3. Kosher salt
4. Freshly ground black pepper
5. 2 cloves garlic, minced
6. 1 lb. ground beef
7. 2 tbsp. tomato paste
8. 2 tsp. ground cumin
9. 2 tsp. chili powder
10. 1 (10-oz) can red enchilada sauce
11. 2 boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix
12. 1 c. frozen corn
13. 1 c. sour cream, plus more for serving
14. 4 tbsp. melted butter 
15. 2 large eggs
16. 8 bell peppers, tops and cores removed
17. 1 c. shredded cheddar
18. 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack
19. 2 green onions, thinly sliced
20. Sour cream, for serving

How to cook deliciously - Tamale Pie Stuffed Peppers

1 . Stage

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, season with salt pepper, and cook until soft, 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain fat. 

2 . Stage

Return skillet to heat and add tomato paste, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until tomato paste has darkened in color and spices are fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. And enchilada sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook until mixture has thickened slightly, 3 to 4 minutes.

3 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. Prepare cornbread base: In a medium bowl, combine corn muffin mix, corn, sour cream, butter, and eggs and whisk until evenly combined.

4 . Stage

Place peppers cut side up in a 9"-x-13" baking dish. Divide beef mixture evenly between peppers, followed by a layer of cheddar, a layer of cornbread, and a layer of Monterey Jack. Cover dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove foil and bake 25 to 27 minutes more, until peppers are tender and cornbread is baked through. Garnish with sour cream and green onions and serve.