Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
• Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained), rinsed and drained black beans, diced green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Pour the tamale filling into the prepared baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornbread mix, egg, milk, and vegetable oil until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the tamale filling.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.