With Singleness of Heart- Tamale Pie

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

1/2 to 1 cup chopped onions

1clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup diced green pepper

1 can (12 ounces whole kernel corn) drained

2 1/2cups cooked or canned tomatoes

1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder

1 cup water

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

Corn Cheese Topping (below)

Lightly brown meat in 12-inch skillet. Add onions, garlic, and green pepper. Stir in corn, tomatoes, and chili powder, and simmer for 5 minutes. Mix the water and cornmeal together and stir into meat mixture. Cover and simmer about 8 minutes; then pur into a shallow 3-quart baking dish. ( Can be refrigerated at this point) Top with Corn cheese topping. Bake at 375 for 30 to 40 minutes. Serves 8 - 10.

Corn Cheese Topping

1 1/2 cups milk

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup cornmeal

1 cup (about 1/4 lb) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

2 eggs, lightly beaten

Heat together milk, salt and butter. Slowly stir in cornmeal. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and lightly beaten eggs. Spread over casserole.