2 c. cooked beans (kidney, etc.)
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 tomato, diced
1/4 c. diced, black olives (opt.)
1 c. corn (opt.)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. cumin
1-3 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt (or less)
1 c. grated sharp cheese
1/2 lb. ground beef, browned (opt.)
1 recipe corn bread

Simmer beans in their cooking liquid with vegetables and spices for 10 minutes. Stir in half the cheese and the beef.

Prepare corn bread batter. Pour half the batter into oiled 9" pie pan or 9"x13" pan. Add hot bean mixture then add remaining batter. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Top with rest of the cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer.