Stuffed Mexican Cornbread

Name: Stuffed Mexican Cornbread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising cornmeal; 1 14.75 oz can cream style corn; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 4 oz can diced green chilies (drained); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 Tbsp granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 medium green onions (chopped); 1/2 tsp salt; 2 Tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium sweet onion (diced); 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 2 Tbsp taco seasoning; 1 tsp seasoned salt (may adjust to taste); 1 tsp lemon pepper; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 cup taco sauce (use mild, medium or hot); 2 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend OR colby jack cheese (divided use); 2 Tbsp chopped chives or cilantro for garnishing (optional)