Black Bean Chili Casserole

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 — 15 oz. can black beans, undrained
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 1/2 cups chunky salsa
1 pouch Betty Crocker cornbread & muffin mix
2 tbsp. milk
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 egg

Directions

-Heat oven to 375°F.

-In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in black beans, mixed vegetables, and salsa. Heat to boiling; cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

-In an ungreased 2-quart baking dish, spread beef mixture. Make muffin mix as directed on pouch, using 2 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and the egg. Drop batter by 8 spoonfuls onto chili mixture.

-Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes.

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