TAMALE BAKE 
4 1/2 c. water
1 2/3 c. cornmeal
1 1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 lbs. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
1 green pepper, diced
1/2 c. sliced ripe olives
1/2 tsp. chili powder
15 oz. tomato sauce
1/2 to 3/4 lb. shredded American cheese

Combine water, cornmeal, chili powder and salt in saucepan, bring to a boil. It will be thick; spread in a 9 x 13 greased pan; bake 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Brown ground beef and onion and green pepper. Add remaining ingredients except cheese, and cook awhile. Pour over baked cornmeal and top with cheese. Bake 5 minutes at 400 degrees.

 

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