6 tb Butter or margarine
3/4 c Cream cheese
2 c Flour
1 c Yellow cornmeal
2 tb Oil
1 lg Onion, chopped
2 cl Garlic, minced
1/2 lb Ground beef
1 1/2 tb Mild chili powder
1 12 1/2 oz. can chopped
-tomatoes
1 16 oz. can red kidney beans,
-drained
To Make the Crust: Mix the butter or margarine and cream cheese until soft.
Mix in the flour and cornmeal to make a soft dough. Knead lightly on a
floured surface. Divide the dough into 24 pieces. Press each piece into a
lightly greased muffin cup, forming a well. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.
Heat the oil and cook the onion and garlic until soft. Add the meat and
chili powder and cook 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and beans. Simmer for 1
hour or until very thick. Spoon into the hot cornmeal pie crusts and serve
immediately. Serves 6 to 8
Yields
6 To 8 serv.