Directions

1. In a large saucepot, brown ground beef with onions, celery, jalapeños and bell peppers. Drain any excess oil. Add chili powder, garlic powder, onion flakes, cumin, black pepper, tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce and beans. Cook for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into 9" x 9" baking pan, then layer cheese.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and sugar.
3. In a small bowl, beat egg, melted butter, oil and milk. Fold flour mixture and egg mixture together (you should see some lumps, which is fine, don’t over beat).
4. Pour mixture over chili and bake for 25 minutes uncovered, then 20 minutes covered at 350° F and then turn off oven and let rest for 5 minutes.