FILLING:

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. green pepper, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 (17 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder
Dash black pepper
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

To make filling, brown ground beef, onion and green pepper; drain. Add the remaining ingredients except for cheese. Bring to boil; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until thickened. Add the cheese; stir until melted. Set aside.

CRUST:

3/4 c. yellow cornmeal
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. cold water
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. butter

To make crust, combine cornmeal, salt, water and chili powder in saucepan. Cook on medium-high, stirring constantly, until thick. Add butter, mix well. Spread half of crust mixture over bottom of a 12 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish. Add filling. Spoon on the remaining crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with half cup grated cheese, if desired. makes 6 servings. 379 calories per serving.