Mexican Cornbread

1 lb Ground meat
Salt & pepper to taste
1 c Chopped onion
1/2 lb Grated american cheese
3 Jalapeno peppers finely chop
1 c Cornmeal
3 Large eggs
1/2 ts Soda
3 tb Bacon drippings
1 c Sweet milk
1 ts Salt

Make batter by mixing together the cornmeal, eggs, soda, drippings, milk, and salt.
Mix well.
Brown meat and drain off grease.
Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
Add 1/2 batter then sprinkle on the meat, onions, peppers, and last add cheese.
Cover with remaining batter.
Cook at 350 degrees F. for about 45 minutes.

Serve hot.