TAMALE PIE 
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped green pepper
3/4 lb. ground beef
2 (8 oz.) cans (2 c.) seasoned tomato sauce
1 (12 oz.) can (1 1/2 c.) whole kernel corn, drained
1 c. chopped ripe olives
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2-3 tsp. chili powder
Dash pepper
1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar or American cheese

CORN-MEAL TOPPER:

3/4 c. yellow corn meal
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. cold water
1 tbsp. butter

Cook onions and green pepper in a little hot oil until just tender. Add meat; brown lightly. Add next 8 ingredients. Simmer 20-25 minutes until thick. Add cheese. Stir until melted. Pour into greased baking dish (10x6x1 1/2).

Make Corn-Meal Topper: Stir corn meal and salt into cold water. Cook and stir until thick. Add butter; mix well. Spoon over hot meat mixture in 3 lengthwise strips. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Serves 8.

 

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