Tamale Pie

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground chuck
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 small jar pimento
• 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• dash of crushed red pepper or hot pepper sauce (if desired)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp. flour
• 2 Tbsp. hot water
• 1 can pitted black ripe olives, halved
• 2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
• 2 c. corn chips, lightly crushed