Mixed-Up Tamale Pie

• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• One 15-ounce can whole kernel corn
• One 4 1/2-ounce jar taco sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 cup pitted black olives
• 6 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup diced sharp cheddar cheese

1. Lightly coat a medium casserole dish with 1 teaspoon of the oil and set aside.
2. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet.
3. Add the ground beef, onion, tomatoes, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper.
4. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add the corn, taco sauce, chili powder, and olives.
6. Mix together the cornmeal and 1 cup water in a bowl until smooth.
7. Pour into the skillet with the meat.
8. Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
9. Pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the cheese on top.
10. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until lightly browned on top.

canola oil, ground beef, onion, tomatoes, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, whole kernel corn, taco sauce, chili powder, black olives, yellow cornmeal, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mixed-up-tamale-pie-378722 (may not work)