Yum, Crockpot Tamale Pie Recipe - My Review!

I made Crockpot Tamale Pie tonight and I really liked it. Best of all, it was so easy to make. I decided to post it, because I wanted to make sure I didn't lose this recipe. You can find the original post at the website below.

Crockpot Tamale Pie
Recipe from Stephanie O'dea
http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/04/crockpot-tamale-pie-recipe.html

Cornbread topping:
-3/4 cup cornmeal
-1 1/4 cup flour (Stephanie used Pamela's baking mix) {I used Betty Hagman's Buiscuit Mix}
-1 cup milk {I used rice milk}
-1/4 cup sugar
-1 egg
-1 t baking powder (only if not using Pamela's or similar gluten free baking mix that already has baking powder added) {I did add it}

The Filling.
Stephanie made hers Vegetarian
-1lb of your favorite browned meat if you'd like.
-1 can drained and rinsed black beans {I used pinto beans}
-1 can fire roasted tomatoes {I used regular diced tomatoes and added 1 tsp of chili pepper}
-1 can drained corn
-1 T chili powder
-1 t cumin
-1/2 t paprika
-1/4 cup diced onion {I used more, about a cup}
-1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese {I used shredded soy cheese, but next time I think I will do without. It has enough flavor.}

Spray your crockpot with cooking spray. Dump in the filling ingredients--cheese, too!-- and stir well to distribute the spices. You will not be able to stir this again, so please check to see that the spices aren't in a clump anywhere.

In a separate bowl, mix together the cornbread topping. When finished, pour evenly over the filling, spreading with a spatula if needed.

Cover and cook on low for 4-7 hours or on high for 2-4.