2 c. self-rising cornmeal
1 c. buttermilk
1 can cream-style corn
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 to 1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. cooking oil

Brown ground beef with onion and pepper. Mix cornmeal, buttermilk, soda, corn, eggs and cayenne pepper together. Add cooking oil and salt. Pour 1/2 of cornmeal mixture into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Then add meat mixture and top with grated cheese. Top with remaining cornmeal mixture.

Bake in 300°F to 325°F oven for 45 minutes. Do not overbake. Bread should be moist.