"Serve this great tasting tamale pie with a fresh tossed salad, along with sour cream or guacamole for garnish...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 large green bell pepper, chopped
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1 large can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 large can (28 ounces) tomatoes, cut up
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1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
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1 small can (4 ounces) sliced ripe olives
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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dash black pepper
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1 cup grated Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
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Crust:
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3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups cold water
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon butter or margarine
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1/2 cup grated Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, for topping (optional)