Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs ground lean pork or 1 12 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 medium chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
  • 2 cups cooked pinto beans, canned works well
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
  • 12 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 12 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 cup milk
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening or 2 tablespoons lard, melted

Method

  • Spray a 2 quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Set aside.
  • Brown meat and onion in a large skillet.
  • Pour off fat.
  • Add salt, tomatoes with green chilies, beans, tomato juice, corn, raisins and sugar; mix well.
  • Turn heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes; covered.
  • Stir meat mixture occasionally.
  • Add chili powder to your liking and cheese; stir well.
  • Pour mixture in 2 quart casserole.
  • Prepare cornmeal topping.
  • Prheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir in milk, beaten egg and melted shortening.
  • Drop the cornmeal topping by tablespoonfuls on top of meat to make 6 mounds.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until cornmeal is set.