In a large saucepan, combine tomato sauce, corn olives, sugar, chili powder, water, salt and pepper.
Simmer for 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, brown ground beef with onion, pepper and garlic.
Drain off fat and stir into thickened sauce.
Add shredded cheese and pour into a 9x13 baking dish.
Make the Cornbread Topping: Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients over the cornmeal mixture and stir together until barely incorporated.
Pour the cornbread batter over the filling, using a spatula to spread it into an even layer. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts
Tamale Pie Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 674mg29%
Potassium 302mg9%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 769IU15%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 223mg22%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.