• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup catsup
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 pkg (10 oz) corn bread mix (or make your own Johnny Cake)
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 Tbsp cold water
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 can (8 oz) tomatoes (cut up)
• 2 Tbsp chopped, seeded, canned chili peppers (if desired)
• 2 Tbsp chopped green pepper
• 1 tsp Worchestershire sauce

1. In skillet, cook beef, onion, and garlic till meat is brown.
2. Drain off fat and stir in catsup and salt. Set aside.
3. In bowl prepare corn bread mix according to package directions. Spread half of the batter in a greased 8x8x2 inch pan.
4. Spoon beef mixture over batter in pan and sprinkle with cheese.
5. Spread remaining batter over cheese.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 350° till corn bread is done, 30 to 35 minutes.
7. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
8. Meanwhile, in small saucepan blend cold water with cornstarch. Stir in the undrained tomatoes, chili peppers, green pepper and Worchestershire sauce.
9. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
10. Cut corn bread in squares; serve sauce over.

Makes 6 servings.

(Kathy BC)