Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup milk (whole or almond)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- Optional: salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes). Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Mix in drained corn and taco seasoning; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cornmeal, baking powder, milk, egg, salt, pepper, and half the cheese. Mix until just blended.
- Spread beef mixture in the baking dish; pour cornbread batter on top without stirring. Sprinkle remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe (approx. 220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg