Beef Tamale Supper | Lazy Cooking

Ingredients

• ***For the cornbread:***
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 (14.75-ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 (4.5-ounce) can diced green chiles
• ***For the casserole:***
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided
• 2 cups Monterey Jack, cheddar, shredded, can substitute Mexican-blend cheese
• ***Optional toppings:***
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• avocado, to taste, sliced
• jalapeño pepper, to taste, sliced
• cherry or grape tomatoes, to taste