Quick and Easy Skillet Tamale Pie with Brown Butter Cornbread Crust

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or Cheddar cheese, divided use
• For the Cornbread Crust:
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal mix
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 cup milk

Directions

Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Heat butter in a 12-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium heat until melted. Continue to cook, swirling pan gently until butter is nutty-smelling and solids are a toasty brown. Transfer to a heatproof cup or bowl and reserve for Brown Butter Cornbread Crust.