Tamale Pie

Filling:
1 cup chopped onion
1 small green bell pepper
3/4 lb. ground beef
2 (8oz.) tomato sauce
1 (12oz.) can of corn (drained)
1/2 c olives, chopped
1 clove minced garlic
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2-3 teaspoons chili powder
dash pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheese

1. Cook onion and pepper until tender in olive oil.
2. Add meat, brown and drain.
3. Add all other ingredients except for the cheese.
4. Pour cornmeal batch on top (see below)
5. Bake at 400* for 30 minutes


Cornbread:
1/2 cup of cornmeal
1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup of oil
3 tablespoons of melted butter
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups of milk

1. Combine dry ingredients and wet ingredients in separate bowls. Mix two bowls until blended.

Defrost overnight in fridge. Bake uncovered 45 minutes or until cornbread is golden brown.