Easy Tamale Casserole

Serves 8

• 1 pound ground beef or bison
• 1 (15-ounce) can ranchero beans
• 1 jar medium salsa
• 1 (12-ounce) box gluten-free corn bread and muffin mix
• 1 egg
• 1 1/3 cups low fat buttermilk
• 1/4 cup sugar (optional)
• 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced mild green chiles (optional)

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large sauté pan, brown meat, breaking up any large pieces. Drain well and return to stove. Add beans and salsa, stir to combine and simmer over medium heat 5-7 minutes. Let cool slightly then spoon into a 9x12-inch casserole dish. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions, using the remaining ingredients above. If desired, mix drained green chiles into batter. Carefully spoon over top of beef mixture. Smooth out to cover. Bake 15-20 minutes until cornbread is lightly brown and filling is bubbling.