Instructions: Cook onion, garlic, and beef until beef is well browned. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, sift together cornmeal, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and baking powder. Add egg, milk, and shortening. Beat with rotary beater until smooth, about 1 minute. Do not overbeat. Stir in parsley.

Place hot filling in shallow 2-quart baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Spoon corn bread topping around edge of dish.

Bake in 425 oven 15 to 18 minutes or until golden.

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