Hamburger Corn Pone Pie

Over medium heat, cook onion in 2 Tablespoons of hot shortening until onion is soft and starting to brown.

Add ground beef and brown well. At this point, it’s optional to drain grease – it’s your choice depending on fat content of the ground beef.

Add seasonings, tomatoes and drained beans. Simmer 15 minutes over medium heat.

Pour into a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.

For the crust…

Mix together flour, cornmeal, sugar, milk, and egg. Stir till combined and then add 2 Tablespoons of hot melted shortening and mix well.

Pour batter over top of ground beef and bean mixture. Spread the batter all the way to edges.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or till golden brown.

I like to serve this with fresh diced tomatoes and sour cream on the side. I also double the recipe for my crew.