Mom’S Tamale Pie

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, undrained
• 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 5 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 envelope chili seasoning
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 6 cups cooked grits (prepared with butter and salt)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 325u0b0. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add corn, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, basil and oregano. Cook and stir until heated through; keep warm.
2. Spread half of the grits in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chili powder. Top with beef mixture and cheese. Pipe remaining grits around edge of dish; sprinkle with remaining chili powder.
3. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

ground beef, onion, green pepper, whole kernel corn, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili seasoning, sugar, garlic, basil, oregano, cooked grits, chili powder, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mom-s-tamale-pie/ (may not work)