CHILI CASSEROLE WITH CORNMEAL
TOPPING
 
1 lb. ground beef
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 to 2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. baking mix
3 tbsp. water
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 oz.) can chopped pitted ripe olives, drained (optional)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. baking mix
3/4 c. cornmeal
2/3 c. milk
1 egg

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook and stir beef, onion and garlic until brown; drain. Mix chili powder, 1 tablespoon baking mix and 3 tablespoons water; add to beef. Stir in tomatoes, corn, olives and salt. Heat to boiling.

Pour into ungreased square baking dish, 8 x 8 x 2 inches or 2 quart round casserole. Mix 3/4 cup baking mix, the cornmeal, milk and egg; pour over beef mixture. Bake until golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

 

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