This recipe is quick, easy, delicious, and adaptable* to your tastes (or those of your family!)

• 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 small can green chile peppers*
• 1 16 oz jar salsa*
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
• 1 packet taco seasoning*
• 1 package cornbread or corn muffin mix*
• 1 egg
• Milk according to package directions
• 1 tsp minced garlic [about 3 cloves] or garlic powder
• 1 tbsp dried cilantro (or 1 tsp fresh, chopped very fine)

Brown meat in medium-sized skillet (preferably cast iron); stir in taco seasoning. Reduce heat to medium. Spread drained and rinsed beans evenly over meat; follow with chiles and then salsa. Sprinkle cheese evenly over surface and reduce heat to medium-low. Prepare cornbread mix as directed, then stir garlic and cilantro into batter. When cheese in skillet is melted, pour in batter and bake uncovered at…