Taco Corn Bread Casserole

I made this recipe for lunch today and the boys really liked it! I served it with caesar salad and bread & butter on the side.

Taco Corn Bread Casserole

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 can (15 1/4 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 pkg (8 1/2 oz) corn bread mix
1 can (2.8 oz) french-fried onions, divided
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, tomato sauce, water, green pepper and taco seasoning. Spoon into a greased 2-qt baking dish.

2. Prepare corn bread mix according to package directions for corn bread. Stir in half of the onions. Spread over beef mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20 mins.

3. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining onions. Bake 3-5 mins longer or until cheese is melted and a toothpick inserted into corn bread layer comes out clean.

*I had a difficult time finding french-fried onions at the supermarket, so I used onion powder instead. It tasted just as good! Enjoy!