"Think of this dish as a sloppy joe with a corn bread and Cheddar crust ? a welcome twist to an American classic...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 medium onion, chopped
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4 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 pound ground beef chuck
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt
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1 (14- to 15-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
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2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/3 cup whole milk
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1 large egg
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2 ounces coarsely grated sharp Cheddar (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons)