Tamale Pie

Tamale Pie

1 can corn
1 large can tomatoes
3 Tbs.. oil
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 lb. Ground beef
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 cloves garlic
garlic powder
1 Tbs.. sugar
3 tsp. Chili powder
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 c. shredded cheese
dash of pepper
2 c. water
1 c. yellow corn meal

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 2 quart baking dish. Heat oil; brown onions, celery and ground beef. Mix tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, garlic, garlic powder, sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper to beef. Cook 20 minutes.
Remove meat from heat, place in baking dish. Pour corn meal mix over meat. Carefully pour 2 cups of hot water onto the corn meal layer, sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes.