Divine Tamale Pie

Directions

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   Now
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   Generously grease a 7 x 11-inch baking dish, and set aside.
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   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cornmeal, water, evaporated milk, and salt.
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   Cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly, until thick.
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   Spread the cornmeal mixture evenly over the bottom of the baking dish to form a crust.
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   Set aside to cool.
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   In a large skillet, cook the onion with the beef, crumbling the beef as it cooks, until all the red color is gone.
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   Add the chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt, and mix well.
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   Season with salt and pepper.
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    Add the corn and tomatoes, including their juice.
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    Carefully spoon the beef mixture on top of the cornmeal layer that is now firm and cool in the baking dish.
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    Dot the top with the olives.
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    Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.
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    Later
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    Preheat the oven to 375F.
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    Prepare (but do not cook) the corn muffin mix according to the package directions.
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    Carefully spread it on top of the beef mixture, making sure to spread to the edges.
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    Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
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    Reduce the heat to 300F and bake for 40 minutes more.
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