Franke'S Tamale Pie

• 1 c. cornmeal
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3/4 tsp. chili powder
• 1 c. cold water
• 2 c. boiling water
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1/3 c. chopped green pepper
• 1 lb. ground steak or hamburger
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. sliced ripe olives
• 2 1/2 c. cooked tomatoes, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 c. grated cheese

1. Mix first 4 ingredients.
2. Add slowly to boiling water and cook slowly, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Line bottom and sides of a 2-quart casserole with cooked cornmeal.
4. Set aside.
5. Cook next 4 ingredients until meat browns, stirring often. Add next 4 ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often. Put this mixture in cornmeal lined casserole.
6. Top with grated cheese.
7. Bake at 350u0b0 for about 30 minutes.
8. Serves 6.

cornmeal, salt, chili powder, cold water, boiling water, oil, green pepper, ground steak, salt, olives, tomatoes, chili powder, salt, grated cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=214727 (may not work)