1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
2/3 c. chopped tomatoes
1/2 c. ripe olive slice
1 tbsp. chili powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2/3 c. corn meal
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. hot water (not boiling)
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 1/2 c. shredded cheese
1/2 c. ripe olives

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brown meat; drain. Add onion, tomato, olives, and seasonings; cook until onion is tender. Combine corn meal, flour, salt, and baking powder. Add water and butter; mix until smooth. Stir in 1 cup cheese and olives. Pour mixture into greased 9 inch pie plate. Spoon meat mix into center of corn meal mix and press gently. Bake 25 minutes. Top with remaining cheese. Garnish with additional olive slices. 6 servings.