Tamale Pie

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Tex-Mex
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion -- chopped
1 medium green pepper -- cut into strips
1 clove garlic
12 ounces corn, canned
6 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup olives -- sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
 

Preparation:

In skillet brown beef with onion, green pepper, and garlic; pour off fat. Stir in corn, tomato paste, 1 1/2 cup water, olives, chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt; simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, stir cornmeal and 1/2 teaspoon salt into 2 cups cold water; cook, stirring over medium heat until thickened (about 15 minutes). Stir cheese into meat mixture until melted; pour into 2 quart baking dish. Spoon cornmeal mixture over meat. Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes.