Tamale Pie
["2 c. cornmeal (stone ground, if available)", "1 lb. lean ground beef or ground round", "1 small can tomatoes", "1 buffet size can ripe olives (pitted)", "2 onions, minced", "1 Tbsp. chili powder", "1/2 tsp. cumin", "1/4 lb. grated sharp Cheddar cheese", "1 qt. boiling water"]
["Add cornmeal while stirring to the boiling water.", "Cook 20 minutes. Stir often to prevent lumping. Saute ground beef in 2 tablespoons oil (Mexican's would", "use lard). Add tomatoes, olives, onions and seasonings.", "Put half the cornmeal in the bottom of a 2-quart buttered casserole.", "Spread meat mixture on top.", "Cover with the rest of the cornmeal mush.", "Top with grated cheese. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.", "Serves 4 to 6."]
["cornmeal", "lean ground beef", "tomatoes", "olives", "onions", "chili powder", "cumin", "grated sharp", "boiling water"]