Tamale Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. water
1 c. cornmeal
1/2 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. chili powder
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
grated cheese on top

Preparation

In 2-cup measuring cup, measure 1 cup water and pour cornmeal on top; set aside.
In heavy pan bring the other 2 cups water to boil with salt and 1 tablespoon chili powder.
Stir moistened cornmeal into boiling mixture.
Stir and cook until consistency of mush.
Saute onion with meat.
Add remaining chili powder and tomato sauce.
Cook until bubbly, 2 layers of meat and mush.
Cook at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.
Add cheese last few minutes of baking.