1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 lb. 12 oz. can tomatoes
1 lb. 4 oz. can red kidney beans
3/4 c. chopped, ripe olives
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 sm. onion, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
12 oz. pkg. corn muffin mix

Brown meat in hot oil. Add remaining ingredients except corn muffin mix and blend well. Place in lightly greased 3 quart casserole. Bake in preheated oven 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Prepare muffin mix according to package. Spoon mixture around edge of hot casserole, leaving an opening in the middle. Return to oven and increase temperature to 425 degrees. Bake an additional 25 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.

This was prepared for our International Affairs Mexican Fiesta and was one of the favorite dishes!