Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 pound ground chuck
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar pasilla chile cooking sauce (such as Herdez(R))
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
  • Topping:
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet until shimmering. Add onion, green pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add ground chuck and garlic; cook until meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Drain fat if desired. Add beans, chile cooking sauce, and tomatoes. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add cornmeal and salt; cook until thick and creamy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and jalapeno. Stir well and spread over meat mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden and filling is bubbling, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.