Tamale Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Brown onion, green pepper, garlic and ground beef together in a heavy frying pan.
2. 2
   Drain off any fat.
3. 3
   Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt and cayenne pepper.
4. 4
   Simmer 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Pour into a 10 x 13-inch baking dish.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 375°.
7. 7
   In a
8. 8
   heavy saucepan, combine corn meal, salt and water.
9. 9
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
10. 10
    Spoon over meat in 3 crosswise strips.
11. 11
    Bake 40 minutes until lightly browned.
12. 12
    Good served with a salad and garlic bread.
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    Serves 6.