Southern Beef and Beans Casserole

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 lb ground beef
 * 1 x 28 oz can Bush's baked beans
 * ½ cup chopped green peppers
 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * 1 x 6 oz tomato paste
 * 1 x 8½ oz package Jiffy corn muffin mix
 * ½ cup package shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

 * 1) In a skillet, sauté ground beef, onion and green peppers until meat is browned.
 * 2) Drain excess grease.
 * 3) Combine meat mixture, bush's baked beans and tomato paste.
 * 4) Spoon into a lightly greased 8 inch square baking dish.
 * 5) Prepare muffin mix according to package directions.
 * 6) Spread evenly over bean mixture.
 * 7) Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, sprinkle with cheese and continue baking 5 minutes more, or until cheese melts.
 * 8) Enjoy.