Ortega Fiesta Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 (16 ounce) jar medium ortega garden-style salsa
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix (I only use about 1 1 /2 packages)
1/4 cup water
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen corn
1 cup sliced ripe olives
TOPPING
2 (8 1/2 ounce) packages Jiffy corn muffin mix
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (the taco blend of cheese works well)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies

Preparation

Brown meat and onion until meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
Add taco seasoning, water and salsa. Simmer 5 to 6 minutes until thickened but not dry.
Add corn and olives.
Spoon into an ungreased 3 1/2 to 4 quart casserole dish.
Prepare Corn muffin mix according to instructions on box. Add cheese and chopped green chilies.
Spread over meat mixture.
Bake, uncovered at 350 for 35 minutes or until golden.