3/4 pound ground beef
1 small clove garlic, chopped very fine
1 (8 ounce) can whole tomatoes drained, save 1/2 cup liquid
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn
12 pitted olives, optional
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 egg
1/2 cup yellow corn meal
dash of paprika
Crumble ground beef into 1-1/2 quart casserole, add onion and garlic. Cover loosely and
microwave on high 2 minutes. Break up beef and stir. Cover and microwave on high until
beef is not pink, 2 or 3 minutes. Drain excessive fat. Stir in tomatoes, corn, olives,
chili powder and salt. Cover tightly and microwave on high until mixture is hot and
bubbly, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir. Beat egg in bowl, stir in corn meal and reserve tomato
liquid. Pour over meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Microwave uncovered on
high until topping is no longer doughy, 3 to 6 minutes. Serves 4 to 6.