Tamale Loaf

 3 tablespoons chopped onion
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or margarine
 1 can (16 oz) diced tomatoes
 1 cup yellow cornmeal
 1 pound browned ground beef
 3/4 cup whole kernel corn, canned or frozen and thawed
 2 eggs, well beaten
 2 tablespoons salt
 1/8 teaspoon pepper
 1 teaspoon paprika
 1 teaspoon chili powder

Sauté onions in oil until lightly browned. Add tomatoes; bring to boil. Add cornmeal gradually; cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Blend thoroughly. Turn mixture into a greased loaf pan, 9- X 5- X 3-inches. Bake at 350° for 45 to 55 minutes

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Serves 6 to 8.