MomsMenu.com Recipe Finder Tamale Pie

1/2 Lb. hamburger
1/2 Lb. ground sausage
1/2 clove garlic
1/2 c chopped onions
1 c chopped celery
1 - 1 Lb. can tomatoes (regular or stewed)
1 can (about 15 ounces) whole kernel corn
(do not drain)(see note)
1/2 t salt
1&1/2 t chili powder (or more to taste)
1/4 c corn meal
1/4 c ripe olives (Mother puts them in whole,
I like to slice them so they go further)
3/4 c grated sharp cheddar cheese

Cook sausage, drain, add beef, cook until brown, drain again. Then,
add garlic, onion and celery. Cook for a few minutes then add
undrained tomatoes, corn, salt, chili powder. Boil slowly 15 minutes.
Slowly stir in the cornmeal and cook until thickened. Stir in olives
and put in a 2 qt. casserole. Sprinkle with cheese and bake in a 350
degree F oven for 45 minutes. Serves 6.