Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
  • 1 c. chopped onions
  • 1 minced clove garlic
  • 1/2 c. chopped green peppers
  • 1 (No. 2) can tomatoes (2 1/2 c.)
  • 1 (12 oz.) can whole kernel corn (1 1/2 c.)
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 c. corn meal
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 c. pitted ripe olives
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1 c. corn meal
  • 1 c. grated American cheese
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Method

  • Early in day:
  • In oil in skillet, brown chuck.
  • Add onions, garlic and green peppers; cook until onions are golden.
  • Stir in tomatoes and the next 4 ingredients; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup corn meal mixed with water.
  • Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add olives; turn into 3-quart casserole.