Beef Filled Cornbread Squares - It's What's For Dinner (8/1/12)!

Beef Filled Cornbread Squares

Aunt Susan's Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic - minced or pressed (more or less to taste)
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix
• 1 can of creamed corn
• 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 - 7 1/2 oz can tomatoes, cut up
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 7 1/2 oz can green chili peppers (optional)
• 2 tbsp green pepper - chopped
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

In skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic till meat is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in ketchup and 3/4 tsp salt.

Prepare cornbread mix in separate bowl according to package instructions. Mix in creamed corn. Spread HALF the batter in a greased 8 X 8" glass baking dish. Spoon meat mixture over batter in pan; sprinkle with cheese. Spread remaining batter over cheese. Bake, uncovered in 350 degree F oven for 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting to set.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, mix cornstarch and 2 tbsp COLD water. Stir in UNDRAINED tomatoes, chili peppers, green pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir constantly until thickened and bubbly. Cut corn bread into squares. Serves 6.

Mildly spicy

*Photos to come*