Ingredients

serves 6. serving size: 3 heaping tablespoons. Serve with lettuce salad.

　　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

　　

Step 1

Lightly coat a medium casserole dish with 1 teaspoon of the oil and set aside.

　　

Step 2

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.

　　

Step 3

Add the corn, taco sauce, chili powder, and olives.

　　

Step 4

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.

　　

Step 5

Pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the cheese on top.

　　

Step 6

Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until lightly browned on top.

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