California Casserole
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 cup finely diced onions
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1 clove minced garlic
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1/2 cup chopped green pepper
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1 can (16 ounce) diced tomato
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1 can (16 ounce) tomato sauce
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1 can (16 ounce) whole kernel corn
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1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 cup water
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1/3 cup corn meal
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1 cup black pitted California olives (sliced) Reserve 7 or 8 whole olives for top of casserole.
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Recipe for Spoon Bread Topping:
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1 and 1/2 cups milk
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cup corn meal
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1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
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2 eggs slightly beaten
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