Tamale Pie With Cheddar & Cornmeal Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Filling
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 - 1 1/2 lb ground beef (or beef and pork mixture)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup salsa (I like hot!)
2 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup black olives
hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup beer
Crust
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups yogurt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup scallion
1 -2 jalapeno, diced finely

Preparation

Grease 13x9x2 baking dish.
In a large skillet heat oil add the peppers and onions saute for 5 minutes.
Add beef to pan mixing to crumble cooking about about 5 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients plus 1/4 cup beer.
Put into prepared pan and set aside.
In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients, stir to mix well.
In an other bowl, whisk yogurt,eggs,and oil to blend.
Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, scallions and jalapeno.
Pour yogurt mixture over the cornmeal mixture and stir just till blended.
Top the filling with crust mixture.
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes.