Crockpot Mexican Cornbread

One of our new favorites- the cornbread is so delicious, you could just make that by itself and it would be delightful! 

Crockpot Mexican Cornbread

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Ingredients:

1 lb extra-lean ground chuck

1 (16 oz) can cream-style corn

1 c. cornmeal

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1/4 c. oil

1 c. milk

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 c. taco sauce

2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

1 medium-sized onion, chopped

1 garlic clove minced

1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies

Directions:

1.   Brown ground chuck in nonstick skillet.

2.   While meat is browning, combine corn, cornmeal, baking soda, salt, oil, milk, eggs, and taco sauce.  Pour half of mixture into slow cooker.

3.   Layer cheese, onion, garlic, green chilies, and ground beef on top of cornmeal mixture. Cover with remaining cornmeal mixture.

4.   Cover. Cook on high 1 hour and on low 3 ½ to 4 hours, or only on low 6 hours.