Description

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.

Ingredients

• 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

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 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.
3. 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.