Chipotle Cornbread Bake

Here is another recipe that I received! Tony loved this. He said this was right up his alley. He and I both had at least 2 helpings. I did not have Pampered Chef Chipotle Rub so I made it HERE. Mine was a little spicy. I'm not sure how spicy PC is. It was still so yummy!! I loved how easy and quick this was to make in my covered baker. This is one of the best products I have ever bought from Pampered Chef. If you are interested, please click HERE. Thank you, Megan, for this yummy recipe!

6	green onions with tops, divided
1	lb (450 g) 90% lean ground beef
1	can (16 oz or 398 mL) chili beans in sauce, undrained
1	cup (250 mL) chunky salsa
2	tbsp (30 mL) Chipotle Rub
1	pkg (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix (I used Jiffy)
1	container (8 oz or 250 mL) sour cream
1	egg
1/2	cup (125 mL) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
1	plum tomato, seeded and diced (optional)

1. Coarsely chop bell pepper using Food Chopper. Thinly slice green onions using Color Coated Chef's Knife, separating white and light green bottoms from tops. Reserve 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the onion tops for garnish. Place remaining tops into Classic Batter Bowl.
2. In Deep Covered Baker, combine bell pepper, onion bottoms and beef; mix well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 7–9 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles halfway through using Mix ‘N Chop. Remove baker from microwave using Oven Mitts; carefully pour off juices. Add beans, salsa and rub to beef mixture; mix well. Cover; microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until hot.
3. Meanwhile, combine muffin mix, sour cream and egg in batter bowl; mix well. Scoop muffin mixture evenly over chili; spread to edges of baker using Small Spreader. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 7–9 minutes or until center of cornbread springs back when lightly pressed. Remove baker from microwave. Sprinkle cheese over cornbread, if desired; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Garnish with reserved onion tops and tomato, if desired.

Thank you so much, Megan, for this delicious recipe! It is going into my regular rotation! If you are interested in any Pampered Chef products visit Megan's page HERE. New products are coming out soon, so make sure you check her out!!