* Exported from MasterCook * SOUTHWEST CASSEROLE Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Main dish Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 c Chopped onion 1 lb Ground beef 2 tb Chili powder 2 tb Sugar 2 ts Salt -- divided 1/2 ts Oregano, crushed 3 1/3 c Drained, cooked beans -- pinto, red or pink beans 29 oz Canned tomatoes 6 oz Tomato paste 2 1/4 oz Sliced ripe olives 5 c Water, divided 1 c Yellow corn meal Saute onion in oil until tender. Add ground beef and brown, breaking apart with fork. Add chili powder, sugar. 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, olives and 1/2 cup water; simmer 1 hour. Combine corn meal with 1/2 cup water. Bring remaining 4 cups water to boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and corn meal; cook 10 minutes or until thickened. Spread half of corn meal mixture in bottom of deep 2-1/2 to 3-quart baking dish. Add bean mixture; spread remaining corn meal mixture over beans. Bake at 350 F. 20 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer. Makes 8 servings. Recipe can be halved. Tip: For zippy flavor add 1 minced clove garlic and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin. Copyright IDAHO BEAN COMMISSION P.O.Box 9433...Boise, Idaho 83707 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -