Mexican Casserole With Cornbread Topping

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 ounce taco seasoning mix

• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or monterey jack cheese

• 1 (6 ounce) package cornbread mix
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 egg

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350'. Grease a 13x9 inch glass baking dish.

2. 2

   Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef and sausage; drain.

3. 3

   Add corn, pepper, onion, garlic, paprika, cayenne, taco seasoning, tomato sauce, tomatoes, and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. 4

   Spoon the mixture into the greased pan. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded cheese.

5. 5

   Combine the cornbread mix, milk and egg in a bowl; mix well. Pour evenly over the beef mixture. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until golden.