1 lb. ground beef
1 c. onions
1 c. green pepper
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (12 oz.) can corn, drained
1/2 c. ripe olives
1 clove
1 tbsp. sugar
2-3 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 c. shredded cheese
3/4 c. corn meal
2 c. cold water
1 tbsp. butter

Cook beef, onions, and green pepper until tender; drain off fat. Stir in tomato sauce, corn, olives, garlic, sugar, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until thick, about 20-25 minutes. Add cheese; stir until melted. Turn into well greased 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.

Topping: Stir corn meal and 1/2 teaspoon salt into cold water. Cook and stir until thick. Stir in butter. Spoon over hot meat mixture. Bake at 375 degrees about 40 minutes. Serves 6.