Easy Mexican Shepherd's Pie | Spicy Shepherds pie recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner while ground chicken is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while Monterey Jack is a more affordable cheese option.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Brown 1 pound of ground beef in a bowl and add taco seasoning, chopped onions, and chopped bell peppers if desired.

Add a can of Rotel (diced tomatoes with green peppers) to the beef mixture without draining it.

Add black beans (do not drain) to the mixture.

Add 1/2 can of corn to the mixture, saving the other half for the cornbread topping.

Mix the beef and vegetable mixture until well combined.

Grease a 9x13 baking dish.

Prepare cornbread mix according to package instructions, adding 3/4 cup of water and mixing well.

Add the remaining corn to the cornbread mixture.

Pour the beef mixture into the greased baking dish.

Sprinkle some mild cheese over the beef mixture.

Pour the cornbread mixture over the beef and cheese layer, spreading it evenly.

Top with additional cheese if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, checking for a nice brown color on the edges and top.

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