Railroad Pie

RAILROAD PIE
From: Mary Chesney

Brown 1 lb. Ground beef with 1 large chopped onion in skillet. Pour off excess fat; add the following ingredients.

1 (12 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tsp salt
1 can tomato soup
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 soup can of water Dash of black pepper

Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes; turn into large, greased casserole.

Cornbread topping:
1 cup self-rising cornmeal
1/2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 slightly beaten egg
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup cooking oil

Mix dry ingredients. Blend well: pour over meat mixture. Bake, uncovered, in 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes or until topping is done and brown crusted.

**You can substitute 1 (15 oz) can of pinto beans (instead of corn) and increase the chili powder to 1 1/2 - 2 Tbsp for a chili con carne. You would also need to double the cornbread mixture except for the oil.