Tamale Pie

1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
2 8-oz. cans tomato sauce
1 12-oz. can corn, drained
1/2 cup black olives, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 TB. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 cups process cheese, shredded

Cornmeal topper:

3/4 cups yellow corn meal
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups cold water
1 TB. butter

Cook onion, green pepper and meat until vegetables are just tender. Add the next 7 ingredients and a dash of pepper. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted. Pour into 9" x 9" baking dish. For cornmeal topper, stir corn meal and salt into cold water. Cook and stir until thick. Add butter and mix well. Spoon over meat mixture, making narrow stripes. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until top is browned.

From: Better Homes & Gardens