Marie Osmer's Tamale Pie

Cooking Instructions

Heat oven to 375°F. Coat a shallow 2- to 2 1/2-qt baking dish with nonstick spray.

In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion, celery and garlic over medium-high heat, breaking up beef with a wooden spoon, 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Remove from heat. Stir in corn, olives, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and salt.

Put tomatoes and their juices in a medium saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in cornmeal until blended. To cook stovetop: Stir over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until very thick. To cook in microwave (see Note): Cover bowl with lid or vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high, stirring once or twice, 4 to 6 minutes until very thick.

Add cornmeal mixture to beef mixture in skillet. Stir until well mixed, then pour into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the cheese.

Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro