New Mexico Tamale Pie

Firstly, preheat the oven to a high temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).

Next, pour two tablespoons of olive oil into a chilled skillet and sprinkle some minced garlic over it. Heat the mixture on medium heat until the aroma of garlic becomes intense and fragrant, taking about 2 to 3 minutes.

Then, add the chopped onion, a pinch of salt, and some black pepper to the garlic-infused oil mixture. Continue cooking until the onion turns translucent, which usually takes around 5 to 10 minutes.

After that, incorporate the ground beef into the onion mixture and cook until it turns brown and crumbly, a process that takes about 5 to 10 minutes.

Subsequently, combine the ground beef mixture with two cans of Mexican-style corn, a can of salsa, one can of hot tomato sauce, one can of chopped green chiles, and some taco seasoning in a bowl. Bring the mixture to a boil before reducing heat, covering the skillet, and letting it simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, approximately 15 minutes.

Transfer the meat mixture to a large casserole dish measuring 10x14 inches.

Now, mix together the corn bread mix, milk, vegetable oil, and an egg in a separate bowl. Add two cans of drained Mexican-style corn, one can of drained green chiles, and some Mexican cheese blend to the mixture. Stir well before spooning it over the meat mixture.

Finally, bake the cornbread and meat mixture in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into it comes out clean, which usually takes about 30 minutes.