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Southwest Casserole

What you need

  1. »«Filling»«
  2. 1 1/2 lbs ground lean beef
  3. 1 large chopped onion
  4. 1 large minced garlic clove
  5. 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  6. 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  7. 1 28 oz. can chopped tomatoes
  8. 1 15 oz. can pinto or kidney beans, drained
  9. 1 cup Frozen corn
  10. 1 tsp cumin
  11. 2-3 tsp chili powder
  12. Salt & pepper
  13. »«Topping»«
  14. 1 1/2 cups milk
  15. 1/2 cup cornmeal
  16. 2 tbl butter
  17. 1 tsp salt
  18. 2 eggs
  19. Frozen corn to taste
  20. 1 cup shredded cheese

How to make it

  1. Thaw corn and drain beans
  2. Brown ground beef with onion, garlic and green pepper
  3. Add spices, tomato sauce, tomatoes, and beans and cook about 15 to 20 minutes until flavors blend
  4. Add corn and pour mixture into well greased baking dish or casserole
  5. In a saucepan, thoroughly blend milk, cornmeal, butter and salt
  6. Place over medium heat and cook until thick
  7. Add corn, lightly beaten eggs and 1/2 the cheese
  8. Mix well and pour over the meat mixture
  9. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top and bake at 350 for 45 minutes to 1 hour

Taco seasoning blends can be used in place of spices. Ground turkey, chicken or cooked lentils (add with tomatoes) can be substituted for beef

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