Sloppy Joe Cornbread Bake

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1-1/2 bell peppers, diced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1-1/2 pounds ground meat (pork, turkey, beef, etc.)
• 1 can (24 ounces) Manwich Sloppy Joe sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 boxes (8.5 ounces each) Jiffy corn muffin mix
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cups milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large skillet, sauté the onions and peppers in 1-1/2 tablespoons of oil until tender.
3. Remove the vegetables to a plate and set aside.
4. Add the remaining oil to the pan and heat over medium.
5. Cook the ground meat in the oil until no longer pink and cooked through; drain the excess grease.
6. Add the onions and peppers back to the skillet, along with the Manwich sauce, mix well and simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
7. Pour the saucy meat mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and spread out evenly on the bottom.
8. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the meat mixture.
9. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the muffin mix with the eggs and milk, and whisk until well-combined.
10. Carefully spoon the corn muffin batter over the top of the cheese, spreading with the back of the spoon until completely covered.
11. Place the baking dish into the preheated oven, and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden.
12. Serve hot alongside a salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.