1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 c. onions, chopped
1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can corn
1 can black olives
1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 c. corn meal
1 c. water
Salt and pepper to taste

Brown beef with onions, garlic and green pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are wilted. Stir in tomatoes, corn, chili powder, salt and pepper and simmer 5 minutes. Mix cornmeal and water, stir into tamale mixture. Cover and cook slowly, about 10 minutes. Stir in olives, turn into baking dish, cover with topping mixture and bake at 375 degrees about 20 to 25 minutes.

TOPPING:

1 1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. cornmeal
1 c. grated cheese
2 eggs
Salt

Heat milk, salt and butter together. Slowly stir in cornmeal; cook and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheese and lightly beaten eggs. Spread on tamale mixture. You can make this ahead of time and refrigerate prior to baking. However, you should allow a little more baking time. Serves 6.