Shelly's Recipe

TAMALE DISH

Category: Ground

1 lb ground beef
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can corn, drained
1 can pinto beans, drained
2-3 tbsp chili powder
1 small can green chilies
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 small can copped black olives
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Brown beef and season with salt a pepper. Mix in remaining ingredients except the last 2. Simmer approximately 3 minutes. Mix the cornmeal with water to make a cornmeal mush. (See directions on cornmeal package.) Line a 13x9 inch baking pan with cornmeal mixture and pour the meat mixture over. Top with grated cheese. Bake for 5 minutes at 375. Allow to rest about 5 minutes before cutting and serving.