Tamale Pie

• 1 pound hamburger
• 1 green bell pepper(chopped)
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 tbls oil
• 2 cloves chopped garlic
• 1 15 oz can sliced olives
• 2 cups roasted corn(trader joes-frozen)
• 1 15 oz chopped tomatoes
• 3 Tbls chili powder
• 1/4 cup cream
• salt and pepper
• Crust:
• 2 1/2 cups cold water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/4 cups corn meal

1. Saute the onions and peppers and celery in the oil until softened. Add the garlic and saute for another minute. Remove to a bowl and then brown the hamburger. Add other ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. For the crust:
3. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and over medium heat, stir until quite thick.
4. Put meat mixture in casserole dish and top with cornmeal topping. sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/tamale-pie-50117011 (may not work)