Beefy Jalapeno Corn Bake - cooking recipe

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 3/4 ounce) 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)

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 13x9 baking dish.
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.
In a bowl, beat eggs, corn, milk and oil.
Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well.
Pour half of the batter into a greased baking dish; sprinkle with 2 cups cheese; top with the beef, onion and jalapenos.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with remaining batter.
Bake, uncovered for 55-60 mins or until a toothpick inserted into corn bread topping comes out clean.
Serve warm.