Cornbread with shallots

1 lb lean ground beef 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans , drained 1 (14 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes , diced, undrained 1 (11[...]

4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cups cornmeal 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups low-fat milk 4 large eggs 9 ounces[...]

1 1/2 cups pecans 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 cups cornbread, crumbled 5 shallots , finely chopped 1 celery rib , diced, into 1/4-inch pieces 10 ounces[...]