Hot Tamale Pie
["1 lb. extra-lean ground beef", "2 small (or 1 large) cans tomato paste", "1 large onion, finely chopped", "3 Tbsp. chili powder", "2 minced garlic cloves", "salt and pepper to taste", "real pepper (optional)", "1 c. cornmeal", "4 c. water", "3 Tbsp. bacon grease", "3 Tbsp. chili powder", "salt to taste"]
["Saute onion in 4 tablespoons bacon grease.", "Add beef, tomato paste, 3 tablespoons chili powder, garlic cloves, salt and pepper. Add water as needed.", "Cook until well done."]
["extra-lean ground beef", "tomato paste", "onion", "chili powder", "garlic", "salt", "pepper", "cornmeal", "water", "bacon grease", "chili powder", "salt"]