1 cup loose-pack frozen whole kernel corn
2 tbsp corn nuts or coarsely broken corn chips (optional)
1/4 cup chopped green or sweet red pepper
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp chopped onion
1 tsp instant chicken bouillon granules
1 tsp pepper
1 cup milk
2 tbsp yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup chopped sliced dried beef or fully cooked ham

In a medium saucepan, stir together the frozen corn, green or sweet red pepper, water, onion, bouillon granules, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or till the corn is tender. Do not drain.

In a small mixing bowl stir together the milk and cornmeal. Stir into saucepan. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in the dried beef or ham. Heat through.

To serve, ladle chowder into individual bowls. If desired, garnish with corn nuts or chips.