Mexican Casserole with Cornbread Topping Recipe

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup frozen corn or Mexican corn, thawed
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 (1-ounce) package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
1 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
¾ cup water
2 to 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
1 (6-ounce) package cornbread mix
2/3 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1 egg

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch glass baking pan.
2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, stirring frequently. Drain on paper towels.
3. Add sausage to pan; cook until browned. Return beef to pan. Add corn, bell pepper, onion, garlic, paprika, cayenne, taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, tomatoes with green chiles, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Spoon beef mixture into baking pan. Sprinkle Cheddar on top.
5. Combine cornbread mix, milk and egg in a bowl; mix well. Pour evenly over cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until golden. Serves 10.

Nutritional facts per serving: 330 calories, 19g fat, 21g protein, 22g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 990mg sodium.