1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 med. onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
Black pepper, to taste
1 (11 oz.) pkg. cornmeal mix
1 (8 oz.) can creamed corn
1/3 c. milk
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese; optional
1 green pepper, cut in 1 inch squares

Brown meat. Add pepper, onion, and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Add salt and black pepper; simmer 10 minutes (1 cup tomatoes and 1 cup olives can be added for flavor). In large bowl mix cornmeal, milk, and corn until meal is moistened.

Spoon over meat mix. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake 20 minutes in a oven preheated to 400 degrees or until brown. Serves 6.