Erma's Tamale Pie

1 lb ground beef

1 med onion, chopped

1 15 oz tomato sauce

1 can corn, undrained

1 can whole pitted black olives, drained

1 tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

1 tsp crushed red pepper

1 tbs chili powder

1 cup cornmeal

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375°

Brown ground beef with onions, salt and pepper until meat is throughly cooked

Add tomato sauce plus 1 can of water

Add crushed pepper and chili powder...bring to a boil

Stir in corn and olives...bring to boil

Slowly stir in cornmeal to avoid clumps

Mixture should be thick...if not, add cornmeal in ¼ cup increments

Pour mixture in 9x13 baking dish

Cover with cheese

Bake in preheated oven for 30 min

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