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Fiesta Taco Skillet

CARNATION® MILKS
Fiesta Taco Skillet
Level
Easy
Prep 
10 min
Cook 
20 min
Servings
6 servings
  • This Fiesta Taco Skillet is a perfect combination of Mexican-style corn, taco seasoning and corn meal and creates a wonderful, aromatic meal.

KEY INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (11 ounces) Mexican-style corn, drained
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 packet (1.25 ounces) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup yellow corn meal (see note below)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

MAKE IT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400° F.

Step 2

Cook beef in well-greased 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in corn, water and seasoning mix. Cook over low heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens. Top with cheese.

Step 3

Combine corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Combine evaporated milk and egg in small bowl; mix well. Add milk mixture to corn meal mixture; stir just until blended. Spread over top of meat-cheese mixture.

Step 4

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

RECIPE NOTES

NOTE:

May also use white corn meal.

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