Hot Tamale Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
2 small (or 1 large) cans tomato paste
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. chili powder
2 minced garlic cloves
salt and pepper to taste
real pepper (optional)
1 c. cornmeal
4 c. water
3 Tbsp. bacon grease
3 Tbsp. chili powder
salt to taste

Preparation

Saute onion in 4 tablespoons bacon grease.
Add beef, tomato paste, 3 tablespoons chili powder, garlic cloves, salt and pepper. Add water as needed.
Cook until well done.