Tamale Pie

This is from my Mom's recipe cards. I have not tried this recipe.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 3⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup pepper, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, pressed
• 1  lb ground beef
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 3⁄4 cup  olive, Ripe whole pitted
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt

• Topping

• 1 (8 ounce) package  corn muffin mix
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Coat 10 inch skillet with oil.
2. Add onion, pepper, garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
3. Add beef and cook until brown.
4. Add remaining ingredients.
5. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
6. Topping:.
7. Combine the first 5 five ingredients.
8. Spoon over meat mixture.
9. Top with grated cheese and sprinkle with paprika.
10. Cook covered for 30 to 35 minutes.
11. Oven Method:.
12. Place meat mixture with topping in a 7 x 11 inch ungreased baking pan.
13. Bake uncovered in preheated oven at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.