Chili Hominy Bake

Description: This is an old family favorite I got from an old Better Homes & Gardens Ground Meat Cookbook. It's super easy and was great after working all day and having to feed 3 hungry growing boys. Now grown, they still request this dish. We like to serve with a salad and a pan of cornbread is a must! If you have a cast iron skillet - use it! No need to dirty another dish. Brown the meat per directions, add everything in and slide it into the oven.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can yellow hominy
• 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper (mixed or to taste)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In large skillet brown ground chuck and onion till done. Drain well. Stir in stewed tomatoes (including juice), drained hominy, chili powder, flour, salt & pepper. Mix well.
3. Pour mixture into 2 quart greased casserole dish.
4. Bake for 20 minutes.
5. Top with cheese and continue baking for 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
6. *This is exceptional using ground turkey & ground beef (3/4 lb of each). Lightens the dish but still has great flavor!