This recipe makes a great Mexican dinner. It can be prepared in about one hour and is really easy to do. Serve with a side salad, if desired.
2 lb. ground chuck
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans Mexicorn
1 small can cream-style corn
1/2 package Cinch or Jiffy brand cornbread mix
1 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
16 oz. canned tomato sauce
1 large onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 T. chili powder
1 medium package Frito corn chips
8 oz. red wine
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
sliced black olives, for garnish
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Brown onions, green pepper, and garlic; add ground meat; brown. Drain grease, if necessary. Add Mexicorn, tomato sauce, wine, chili powder, salt, and pepper; simmer 15 - 20 minutes. Place mixture in a casserole dish.
Make topping with the cornbread mix, 1 cup cream-style corn, 1/2 cup cheese, and milk to make runny. Pour over the casserole; bake 35-45 minutes.
Remove dish from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese. 10 minutes before serving, garnish with crushed Fritos and the sliced black olives.
8 servings