Beefy Jalapeno Corn Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. corn meal
1 c. buttermilk (low-fat)
4 egg whites
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. canola oil
1 (17 oz.) can cream-style corn
4 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
8 oz. fat-free shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Combine corn meal, milk, egg whites, baking soda, oil and corn in a bowl.
Brown ground beef in skillet; put in colander and run hot water over meat to remove excess fat.
In a 10 1/2-inch nonstick skillet or 9 x 13-inch baking dish, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of corn meal over bottom.
Pour 1/2 of corn meal mixture into pan. Sprinkle evenly with browned beef.
Top with chopped onion, then shredded Cheddar cheese.
Pour other 1/2 of corn meal mixture over cheese.
Top with jalapenos.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 minutes or until golden brown.