Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef ( lean)
1 medium onions, diced
1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) bottles taco sauce ( or salsa, picante, ketchop, or other spiced tomato sauce)
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper, to taste
Tabasco sauce, to taste ( or any other hot sauce)
hot chili peppers, to taste
2 -3 tablespoons cornmeal
1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn ( fresh or frozen, not canned)
1 cup sliced ripe olives
2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (1/2 cup) or 1/4 cup crushed corn chips or 1/4 cup taco shells, if desired ( to garnish)
Directions:
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Brown ground beef and onion over medium heat; drain.
Stir in tomato sauce, taco or other sauce, salt, pepper, Tabasco, chiles, and cornmeal, adjusting for”hot” taste preference and desired thickness.
Stir in more cornmeal, if desired.
Stir in corn and olives.
Transfer mixture to casserole dish; cover and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
Top with cheese immediately on removing from oven so cheese melts.
Garnish with corn chips just before serving to keep them crisp.
Serve with a cool fresh vegetable such as cucumber slices, avocado, or lettuce leaves, if desired.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 55 min.