Tamale Pie

This recipe is slightly different from the tamale pie recipe that Holly put one here a while back. Both are good, both are easy, so it's a win-win. You can't really go wrong with tamale pie.1 lb. ground beef

1/2 c. chopped onion

1/2 c. chopped green pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

1 can (15oz.) tomato sauce

1 can corn, drained

1 Tb. sugar

1 Tb. chili powder

dash of salt

dash of pepper

1 c. shredded cheese

Topping

3/4 c. cornmeal

1/2 tsp. salt

2 c. water

1 Tb. butter

*Brown meat, onion, pepper and garlic in skillet. Add tomato sauce. Add rest of ingredients, except cheese. Simmer 15 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted. Pour into a casserole dish. On stove, combine cornmeal, salt and water. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring, until mixture thickens up a little. Add butter until it melts. Pour mixture over meat mixture and bake at 375 for 40 minutes.