HOT TAMALE PIE

1 lb. ground beef

1 lb. ground pork

2 cans tomato sauce

(or 1 can tomato paste)

1 1/2 cups water

1 can cream style corn

5 large onions

2 green peppers

3 or 4 pods garlic

2 heaping tsps. chili powder

(3 if desired)

1 1/2 cups ripe olives, cut up

salt and pepper to taste

Put pork and beef in boiler on medium hot fire and let cook

until beginning to brown. Stir until well mixed and continue to

stir at intervals so meat will not stick. Add chopped Onions, garlic,

green pepper and simmer until Onions wilt, but do not brown. Add

tomatoes and water. Cook slowly until fat rises to the top. Add

corn, chili powder, olives, salt and pepper. Let cook slowly for a few

minutes and mix with cornmeal mush. Pour into baking dish and

put into oven until brown. Top may be decorated with stuffed

Olives.

CORN MEAL MUSH (for Tamale Pie)

2 cups white corn meal

1 tsp. salt

1 cup cold water

6 cups boiling water

1 heaping tsp. chili powder

1 1/2 cups grated cheese

Heat 6 cups water to boiling point. Mix cornmeal and salt with

cold water. Pour into boiling water, stirring constantly. Add chili

powder and cheese. Stir until well mixed. Cook until thickened,

stirring frequently. Cover. Continue cooking over low heat for five

minutes or longer. Will serve 6 or 8 people.

Mrs. Harrell Town