Ingredients

1/8 C. olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 C. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 C. chopped green pepper
3/4 C. corn
1 1/4 C. canned whole tomatoes
1/2 Tbsp. salt
3/4 Tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 C. cornmeal
1/2 C. water
1/2 C. black olives
TOPPING
3/4 C. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. butter
1/4 C. cornmeal
1/2 C. grated cheddar cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 375º. To Make Filling: Brown beef in oil. Add onion, garlic and green peppers. Stir in tomatoes, corn, salt, chili powder and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in cornmeal mixed with water. Cover, simmer 10 minutes. Add olives, turn into a 2 quart casserole. To Make Topping: Heat milk, salt and butter. Slowly stir in cornmeal; stir until thick. Remove from heat. Add cheese and egg. Pour over meat mixture. Bake at 375º degrees for 30 minutes (45 minutes if refrigerated).

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