Braided Chili Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 c. tomato sauce
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. each: basil, cumin and pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. warm water
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. warm milk
1 Tbsp. oil
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. flour cornmeal

Preparation

In a skillet, heat oil.
Saute onion until soft.
Stir in the beef and break up while browning; drain.
Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, basil, cumin, pepper and salt.
Cook a few minutes, until sauce is absorbed.
Set aside.