Chili Pie

Ingredients

• 30 ounce kidney beans drained canned
• 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes diced drained canned
• 2 teaspoons chili powder 
• 8.5 ounce corn-bread mix (requires 1 egg and)
• 1 pound sausage sweet italian hot ( or )
• 0.8 cup salsa jarred
• 4 ounces cheddar shredded

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 F.In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the sausage, crumbling it with a spoon, until no trace of pink remains, about 7 minutes.
2. Add the chili powder and cook for 1 minute. Spoon off and discard any fat.
3. Add the beans, tomatoes, and salsa and simmer for 3 minutes.Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the corn bread mix, egg, and milk, then stir in the Cheddar.
4. Transfer the chili mixture to a 9-by-9-inch or 11-by-7-inch 2-quart baking dish.
5. Spread the corn bread batter over the top.
6. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.