Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • One 15-ounce can whole kernel corn
  • One 4 1/2-ounce jar taco sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 cup pitted black olives
  • 6 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup diced sharp cheddar cheese

Method

  • Lightly coat a medium casserole dish with 1 teaspoon of the oil and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet.
  • Add the ground beef, onion, tomatoes, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the corn, taco sauce, chili powder, and olives.
  • Mix together the cornmeal and 1 cup water in a bowl until smooth.
  • Pour into the skillet with the meat.
  • Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the cheese on top.
  • Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until lightly browned on top.