Beefy Jalapeno Cornbread

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup bacon drippings
1 (15 ounce) can corn, creamed style
1 1/2 poounds ground beef
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 large chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, shredded
4 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped

Combine corn meal, buttermilk, eggs, salt, baking soda, bacon drippings, and corn in abowl; mix and set aside. Saute ground beef until lightly brownn; draing thoughly, and set aside. Sp[rinkle 1 tablespoon cornmeal in greased 10 1/2 inch iron skillet, brown slightly. Pour half of the cornmeal batter into the skillet. Sprinkle evenly with beef; top with onions, then cheese. Add peppers evenly on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Or until golden brown. Yeilds 6-8 servings.