1½ lbs. hamburger

1 onion, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp chili powder, more or less to taste

2-14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, do not drain

1 can creamed corn

1 package cornbread mix, such as Jiffy (and ingredients to prepare the cornbread batter)

Preheat oven to 375 F. Prepare a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray. Brown the hamburger, onion, and green pepper and drain. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder. Mix in the tomatoes and corn. Spoon the mixture into the casserole dish.

Prepare the cornbread according to the package directions. Pour it over the mixture in the casserole dish. Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is browned. To serve, spoon out the mixture and top it with fresh tomatoes, salsa, shredded cheese, or sour cream.

Recipe courtesy of Tamale Pie Glenda Ferguson, Paoli