No Beans Beef Chili with Cornmeal

[LadyCook61]

2 lbs ground beef
1 chopped onion
1 green bell pepper
2 cloves minced garlic
1 can 10 oz enchilada sauce
1 can 8 oz. tomato sauce
1 can (4 1/2 oz) chopped black olives, drained
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2cups shredded Cheddar cheese

In skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef , onion, bell pepper, and garlic until meat browns. Drain fat. Transfer to crockpot. Stir in enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, olives, chili powder, salt , oregano and cumin.
Cover and cook on low 8-10 hrs or on High 4-5 hrs.
In saucepan, bring water to boil and gradually stir in cornmeal. Reduce heat to low, cook until thick. Drop cornmeal by tablespoonfuls onto chili. Increase heat to High if cooking on Low. Cover and cook 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle cornmeal with cheese and cook until cheese is melted. Serve.
Makes 6-8 servings.