*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Tamale Perfection

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :1:00
Categories    : Beef                             Casseroles
                Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  lb            bulk pork sausage
   1 1/2  tbsp          cold water
   1      lb            ground beef
   1      c             onion, chopped
     1/2  c             celery, chopped
     1/3  c             chopped green pepper
   2 1/4  c             tomatoes, canned
   1 1/4  c             whole kernel corn, frozen
   2      tsp           chili powder
     1/4  tsp           pepper
   1      c             cold water
     1/2  c             yellow corn meal
   1      c             black olives (optional)
     3/4  c             cheddar cheese -- grated

Cook sausage, Add ground beef, cook and pour off fat.  Add ingredients
through pepper.  Cover and simmer about 15 minutes.  Mix together and
gradually add to skillet, stirring constantly, 1 c. cold
 water and corn meal.  Stir until thickened.  Pour into casserole.
Bake 350 degrees about 1 hour.

Sprinkle 3/4 c. grated cheese over top and return to oven appx. 5
min.

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