Beefy Jalapeno Corn Bake

Taken from The Taste of Home Magazine --- This is a ground beef and corn bread recipe all in one casserole and made into a main dish meal --- I also add in corn nibets and some jalapeno peppers also, serve with gravy on the side, this is total comfort food! :)

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1 -2  tablespoon  fresh minced garlic
• 1  small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese (optional)
•  salt and pepper
• 2  eggs
• 1 (14 3/4ounce) can  cream-style corn
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 1  cup cornmeal
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 4  cups  shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 3  jalapeno peppers (seeded and chopped, or to taste)

Directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 13x9 baking dish.
3. In a skillet, cook beef with onion, garlic and bell pepper, until no longer pink, then season with salt and pepper; drain and add in Parmesan if using; set aside.
4. In a bowl, beat eggs, corn, milk and oil.
5. Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well.
6. Pour half of the batter into a greased baking dish; sprinkle with 2 cups cheese; top with the beef, onion and jalapenos.
7. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with remaining batter.
8. Bake, uncovered for 55-60 mins or until a toothpick inserted into corn bread topping comes out clean.
9. Serve warm.