1 lb. ground beef
1 lg. onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans with juice
1 1/4 c. cornmeal
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Dash Tabasco sauce
1 1/4 c. skim milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Salt and pepper to taste

Saute beef, onion and garlic until brown. Drain off fat. Add tomatoes, beans and bean juice, 1/4 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup of cheese and spices. Cook over low heat for about 15 minutes. Pour into casserole dish.

In the same saucepan, combine milk, rest of cornmeal, salt and pepper to taste. Stir over low heat until the mixture thickens a little. Add the remaining cheese and the eggs, stirring until smooth. Pour over ground beef mixture. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Makes 8 servings.