1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. (1 1/8 oz.) Durkee taco seasoning
1/2 c. water
1 (12 oz.) can whole kernel corn (drained)
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 pkg. (8 1/2 oz.) corn muffin mix
1 can French fried onions
1/3 c. (1 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. chopped green pepper

In skillet brown meat, drain. Stir in taco seasoning, water, corn, green pepper, and tomato sauce. Pour into 2-quart casserole. In a separate bowl prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions except add 1/2 can French fried onions. Spoon corn muffin mixture around outer edge of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Top corn bread with cheese and remaining onions; bake 2 to 3 minutes longer. Makes 6 servings.