Meat 'n' Pepper Corn Bread
Country Ground Beef
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It suits me to be able to brown and bake this corn bread in the same cast-iron-skillet—such convenience!—Rita Carlson, Idaho Falls, Idaho
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SERVINGS: 4-6
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions:
In a 10-in. cast-iron skillet, lightly brown ground beef, green pepper and onion; drain. Add tomato sauce, chili powder, salt and pepper; simmer 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine dry ingredients. Combine egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour over beef mixture. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Run knife around edge of skillet and invert on serving plate. Cut into wedges. Yield: 4-6 servings.