Tamale Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped green pepper
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (12 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
dash of pepper
6 oz. sharp process American cheese, shredded (1 1/2 c.)
1 box Jiffy cornbread mix

Preparation

Cook meat, onion and green pepper in a large skillet until meat is lightly browned and vegetables are tender.
Stir in tomato sauce, corn, garlic, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, chili powder and pepper.
Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until thick.
Add cheese; stir until melted.
Turn into greased 9 x 9 x 12-inch baking dish.