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["Heat 5 c. of the water to boiling in a large kettle or possibly Dutch oven.", "Mix cornmeal and remaining 3 c. water in a medium-size bowl.", "Pour into boiling water slowly, stirring constantly.", "Cook till thickened; cover.", "Line a very large baking dish or possibly baking pan with all but 1/4 of the cornmeal mush.", "(We used a 14 X 10 X 4"" pan, but 2 smaller baking dishes can be used.)", "Spread cornmeal proportionately with a wet spoon.", "Brown the chuck, chorizo and onion in a very large skillet.", "Stir in celery, green pepper, corn, cheddar, olives, broth, tomatoes, chili and cumin.", "Simmer till thickened, about 15 min.", "Taste; add in additional seasoning, if you wish.", "Spoon beef mix into mush-lined baking dish(es).", "Top with remaining mush.", "Bake in a 325F oven for 1 hour, 55 min.", "Sprinkle top with Monterey Jack cheese and olives, if using.", "Bake 5 min longer or possibly till cheese is melted.", "NOTES : An excellent dish for buffets.", "It can also be frzn in several small casseroles."]
