Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 15-ounce can chili beans
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • Cornmeal Mush

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
  • Add beef, onion, bell pepper, chili powder and garlic.
  • Saute until vegetables are tender and beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef with back of spoon, about 10 minutes.
  • Add beans and tomato sauce and simmer until chili is slightly thickened and beef is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Spoon Cornmeal Mush over chili, covering completely.
  • Place skillet in oven and bake until topping is golden brown and chili is bubbling at edges, about 40 minutes.
  • Let pie stand 10 minutes.
  • Spoon onto plates and serve.