"Momma's Frito Pie: Homemade Chili with Sale Tomatoes for Cornbread Lovers! All-in-One Recipe!"

1/2 Lb. lean ground beef

1/2 Lb. ground pork or ground turkey

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 c. finely chopped onion

1 garlic clove, minced

12 large ripe garden tomatoes

2 tbl. chili powder, or to taste

2 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, or to taste

2 tsp. garlic powder, or to taste

1 tsp. oregano, or to taste

1 tsp. corrander

1 bay leaves, opt.


salt and pepper

For serving:

shredded Cheddar cheese

Brown ground beef and ground pork or turkey in a large pot over medium heat. A few minutes before it is completely cooked through, add the chopped bell pepper and onion and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute 30 more seconds. Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes. I like to simmer mine for at least 2 hours for better flavor. The longer it simmers the more the liquid will evaporate. If you like more liquid, then simmer with the lid on. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.

My Corn Bread

2 cups Shawnee Best yellow corn meal

1/2 cup flour

4 teaspoon baking powder

1 ½ teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups milk or buttermilk

2 eggs (unbeaten)

2 tablespoon melted shortening or oil


Direction

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Combine dry ingredients.

Add milk, eggs and melted shortening or oil and mix well, add 1/2 cup of water always...

Pour into well-greased 8 inch square pan and bake at 425°F for 25-30 minutes.