2 lbs ground beef or bulk sausage
1 cup chopped onions
1 4-oz can diced green chili peppers, drained
2 packages (1.25 oz) taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 T sugar
2 tsp baking powder
2 beaten eggs
1 15-oz can whole kernel corn, drained, reserving fluid
milk
3 T cooking oil
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
In a skillet, cook meat and onions till brown. Drain fat. Stir in chili peppers and taco seasoning and cook pursuant to package instructions.
Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar and baking powder. Combine reserved fluid from corn with enough milk to make 1 cup, add eggs, corn and cooking oil; stir into dry ingredients. Add cheese and stir just till moistened.
Oil a 9x9x2-inch baking pan with butter-flavored Pam. Spread half of the batter in bottom of pan, spoon meat mixture atop. Top with remaining batter.
Bake in a 375F degree oven about 30 minutes or till golden brown.
Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into squares. If desired, serve with salsa and/or Spanish rice.
Serves 6.