Tasty Tamale Pie Casserole

Recipe from: Chicagoland Chef du Jour (recipezaar.com)

FILLING
*1 lb. ground beef, cooked and drained
*1 small onion, diced
*16 oz. jar of salsa
*1/3 c. water
*1 (7/8 oz) packet taco seasoning
*3 oz. chopped ripe olives

CRUST
*1 c. cornmeal
*12 oz. evaporated milk
*4 oz. green chilies, diced
*1 c. Monterey jack pepper (or cheddar) cheese, divided, grated
*1 tsp. salt
*1 jalapeno, sliced

Preheat oven to 425°. Cook ground beef & onion in a large skillet until beef is browned, drain.
Stir in salsa, water & taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, stirring occasionally, 3-4 min. Add olives & stir. In a med. sauce pan: combine cornmeal, evaporated milk, green chilies, 1/2 c. cheese & salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently for 5-7 min. or until thickened. In a 9x13 ungreased baking dish: Spoon in meat filling, then spread cornmeal on top of meat mixture. Bake for 25 minutes, sprinkle with remaining cheese and garnish w/ jalapenos (if desired). Bake an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.