• Cooking Time: 70
• Servings: 8-10
• Preparation Time: 30
• 1 yellow onion, chopped and caramelized
• 3/4 lb ground beef
• 2 8oz cans seasoned tomato sauce
• 1 can corn, drained
• 1/2 c chopped olives
• 2 T roasted garlic
• 1 T sugar
• 1 t salt
• 2 1/2 t chili powder
• dash pepper
• 1 1/2 c shredded mexican blend cheese
• Corn meal top
• 3/4 c yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 t salt
• 2 c cold spring water
• 1 T butter

1. Brown ground beef and drain fat, add everything but cheese and mix well
2. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened
3. Remove from heat and add cheese, stir until melted
4. Pour mixture into 9x12 baking dish
5. Corn Meal Top
6. Stir cornmeal and salt into cold water, heat and stir until thick
7. Add butter and mix well
8. Spoon over meat mixture, making narrow stripes
9. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until top is browned

I have always loved tamale pie, and this is one of my favorites - especially after I have changed it to what I want in it so I don't have to pick out the stuff i don't like :)