Tamale Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb. ground chuck
2 onions, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 oz. can tomatoes
3 Tbsp. chili powder, divided
1 (16 oz.) can chili (no bean variety)
5 c. water
1 1/2 c. cornmeal
grated cheese or bits of Velveeta

Preparation

Brown meat; drain.
Add onions, pepper, celery and garlic. Cook until they are wilted.
Add tomatoes which have been cut in small pieces.
Sprinkle on 2 tablespoons chili powder plus large can of chili.
Simmer for 30 minutes.