Hot Tamale Bake

Ingredients

• 1 c. yellow cornmeal
• 1 c. cold water
• 2 c. boiling water
• 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 small onions, sliced
• 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped (about 1/2 c.)
• 3 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal
• 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes
• 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 to 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. crushed dried chilies
• 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/2 c. shredded taco-flavored or Cheddar cheese (about 2 oz.)
• shredded lettuce