Tamale Pie

2 lb Ground Beef 1/2 ts Salt
12 oz Tomatoes 1/2 ts Pepper
1 ea Med. Onion, Chopped 1/2 ts Oregano
1 ea Clove Garlic, Chopped 3 1/2 oz (1/2 7oz can) Green Chilies
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1 c Grated Mild Cheese 2 tb Oil
1/2 c Cornmeal 2 ts Sugar (Optional)
1/2 c Unbleached Flour 1/2 c Milk
1 ts Baking powder 1 x Other Half Green Chilies
1 x Dash Salt
8 servings
\Brown meat in skillet. Add remainging ingredients and simmer 20 minutes.
Pour into a 4-qt casserole. Top with cheese. Mix rest of ingredients
together and pour over the top of meat and cheese. Bake at 375 degrees F.
for 30 minutes (or until topping is done).