1 Jar spaghetti sauce -- (1 3/4 c.)

1 1/2 Lb. ground beef

1/2 C. dry bread crumbs

1 Small onion -- chopped

1/2 C. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 egg -- slightly beaten

1/2 Tsp. pepper

1 Tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

1 Pkg. corn muffin mix

1 Can chopped green chilies

Combine 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg and pepper; mix well. In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, pat ground beef firmly into bottom of dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes; spoon off fat. Prepare muffin mix as per package instructions; stir in chopped chilies. On beef mixture, spread remaining sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Spread corn muffin mix over all and bake 15 minutes more to golden brown.