1 c. chopped onions
1 lg. green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. ketchup
1 med. tomato, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp. minced jalapeno
2 tsp. chili powder
1 pkg. (8 1/2 oz.) corn muffin mix
1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

In large skillet, saute onions, green pepper, and garlic in oil until onions are tender-crisp. Add beef and cook until meat is browned; drain fat. Stir in ketchup, tomato, jalapeno, and chili powder. Heat to boiling. Meanwhile, prepare muffin mix following package directions. Spoon batter around edges of greased 8 inch square baking dish. Carefully spoon meat mixture into center of dish, keeping batter toward outside edge of dish.

Bake in preheated oven 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Top mixture with cheese; bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings.