Corn Bread Taco Bake

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. Ground Meat (Turkey, Beef, or a mixture of both)
• 1/2 cup Green Bell Pepper
• 2 1 oz. packages of Taco Seasoning
• 8 oz. can of Tomato Sauce
• 1/2 cup Water
• 8.5 oz package of Corn Muffin mix (and all ingredients needed to make it)
• 1 1/3 cups French Fried Onions
• 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400º F.
2. Brown beef over the stovetop. Drain.
3. Add bell pepper, taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and water. Bring to a boil, and simmer over low heat.
4. Prepare corn muffin mix, and add 2/3 cup french fried onions.
5. Pour meat filling into 2 quart casserole dish, and spread corn muffin mix on top.
6. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until corn bread is done.
7. Top corn bread with the remaining 2/3 cup french fried onions and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
8. Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and onions are golden brown.