Frank Tamale Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In a large skillet, cook onion and green pepper in butter till tender but not brown.
2. 2
   Cut franks in 1/2 inch pieces.
3. 3
   Stir into skillet along with beans, corn, tomato sauce, olives, garlic, sugar, chili powder and dash of pepper.
4. 4
   Simmer, uncovered, till thickened, about 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Add cheese; stir till melted.
6. 6
   Turn mixture into a greased 12x7.5 inch baking dish.
7. 7
   Plae 2 cups cold water in saucepan.
8. 8
   Stir in cornmeal and 1/2 teaspoons salt.
9. 9
   Cook and stir till very thick.
10. 10
    Spoon over hot frank mixture forming a lattice design.
11. 11
    Bake uncovered at 375 for abut 25 minutes.