Tamale Pie(Serves 6)

Directions

1. 1
   Crumble beef into skillet.
2. 2
   Cook over moderate heat until meat loses red color.
3. 3
   Add onion, celery and garlic during about the last 5 minutes cooking time.
4. 4
   Drain off grease; drain tomatoes. Reserve 3/4 cup tomato sauce and mix with the cornmeal.
5. 5
   Cut tomatoes in small pieces.
6. 6
   Add cornmeal mixture.
7. 7
   Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Add corn and its liquid, olives and their liquid, chili powder, salt, Worcestershire sauce and meat mixture.
9. 9
   Stir well.
10. 10
    Spoon into 2-quart casserole.
11. 11
    Sprinkle top with cheese.
12. 12
    Bake, uncovered, in 375° preheated oven for 30 minutes.