Corn Bread Mexican Casserole

 - Mrs. Janice Kurz, Palmer, NE

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/3 c. chopped onion
• 1/3 c. chopped pepper
• 1 (16 oz) can kidney beans
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

• 2 c. shredded American cheese
• 1/2 c. corn meal
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2/3 c. milk
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp. softened butter

Cooking:

1. Brown ground beef, onion & pepper in cast iron skillet; drain
   
2. Add remaining beef mixture ingredients.  
3. In mixing bowl, combine corn bread ingredients reserving 1 cup cheese
   
4. Pour corn meal mixture over beef mixture in skillet; top with remaining cup of cheese
5. Bake 25 minutes at 425 degrees