Tamale Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In 2-cup measuring cup, measure 1 cup water and pour cornmeal on top; set aside.
2. 2
   In heavy pan bring the other 2 cups water to boil with salt and 1 tablespoon chili powder.
3. 3
   Stir moistened cornmeal into boiling mixture.
4. 4
   Stir and cook until consistency of mush.
5. 5
   Saute onion with meat.
6. 6
   Add remaining chili powder and tomato sauce.
7. 7
   Cook until bubbly, 2 layers of meat and mush.
8. 8
   Cook at 350° for 45 minutes.
9. 9
   Add cheese last few minutes of baking.