tamale pie mom's

Ingredients For tamale pie mom's

• 1 lb

  ground beef
• 1 c

  chopped onion
• 1 c

  green/red or orange peppers (or a combination), chopped
• 1 can

  15 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 can

  28 ounces tomatoes, cut up
• 1 can

  15 ounces whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 c

  sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)
• 1 clove

  garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp

  sugar
• 1/2 tsp

  salt
• 2 tsp

  chili powder
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp

  red pepper (cayenne)
• 1 dash

  freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c

  grated cheddar cheese
• 3/4 c

  yellow corn meal
• 1/2 tsp

  salt
• 2 c

  cold water
• 1/2 tsp

  chili powder
• 1 Tbsp

  butter, room temperature