Baked chili

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsSuet
2poundsGround beef
cupGreen pepper; cut in strips
1cupChopped onion
1tablespoonChili powder
1teaspoonSalt
cupFlour
2teaspoonsSugar
½teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonPepper
½teaspoonMsg (may omit)
1Bay leaf
10Garlic; chopped
16ouncesCn kidney beans
2cupsTomatoes; chopped
¾cupYellow cornmeal
1Egg; beaten
cupButtermilk

Directions

CHILI

TOPPING

Melt suet in large, heavy pot. Add meat, peppers, onions, chili powder, salt, pepper, MSG, bay leaf, and garlic. Brown meat mixture until peppers and onions are tender. Add beans, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Stir occasionally. Preheat oven to 375F. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and cornmeal until well blended. In a separate bowl, combine egg and buttermilk. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Let stand for 5 minutes. Pour chili filling into 9x13-inch cake pan. Spoon topping over chili and spread to touch sides. Bake for 30 minutes or until cornmeal crust turns golden.