Creole Chipotle Tamale Pie

3/4 ...................pound ground turkey brest or lean ground beef

1 .......................cup chopped onion

3/4 ...................cup diced green bell pepper

3/4 ...................cup diced red bell pepper

4 .......................cloves garlic , minced

2 .......................teaspoons ground cumin

1 .......................can (15 ounces) pinto or red beans , rinsed and drained

1 .......................can (8 ounces) no-salt added stewed tomatoes , undrained

2 ......................canned chilotle chilies in adobo sauce , minced ( about 1 tablespoon)

1 to 2 ................teaspoons adobo sauce from canned chilies (optional)

1 .......................cup (4 ounces) low-sodium reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2 ...................cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 ......................package (8 -1/2 ounces) cornbread mix

1/3 ...................cup low-fat (1 %) milk

1 ......................large egg white

1) Preheat oven to 400*F.

2) Cook turkey , onion , bell peppers and garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink , stirring occasionally . Drain fat ; sprinkle mixture over cumin .

3) Add beans , tomatoes , chilies and adobo sauce ; bring to boil over high heat . Reduce heat to medium ; simmer , uncovered 5 minutes . Remove from heat ; stir in cheese and cilantro .

4) Spray 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray . Spoon turkey mixture evenly into prepared dish , pressing down to compact mixture . Combine corn bread mix , milk and egg white in medium bowl ; mix just until dry ingredients are moistened . Spoon batter evenly over turkey mixture to cover completely .

5) Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until cornbread is golden brown . Let stand 5 minutes before serving .

Makes 6 servings

Heart healthy and oh so good .