Tamale Pie with Beef, Corn, Olives and Salsa

Description
Tamale pie is really good. Served as a casserole. Has ground beef, onion, corn, olives and salsa in it and taco seasoning. Has a cornmeal cheese crust and cheese melted on top too. We all like it.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes 6 servings of tamale pie.

Filling

 * 1 pound ground beef
 * 1 small onion, chopped
 * 16 oz jar Ortega salsa (any flavor)
 * ⅓ cup water
 * 1¼ oz pkg Ortega taco seasoning mix
 * 1 cup frozen corn kernels
 * 2¼ oz can sliced olives, drained

Crust

 * 1 cup yellow or white cornmeal
 * 12 oz can evaporated milk
 * 4 oz can Ortega diced green chiles
 * 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
 * 1 tsp salt
 * Ortega pickled jalapeno slices

Filling

 * 1) Cook beef and onion in a skillet until beef is browned, drain.
 * 2) Stir in salsa, water and seasoning mix and bring to a boil.
 * 3) Reduce heat to low, cook 4 minutes add corn and olives.

Crust

 * 1) Heat oven to 425°F.
 * 2) Combine cornmeal, milk, chiles, ½ cup cheese and salt in saucepan.
 * 3) Cook 7 minutes or until thickened.
 * 4) Spoon filling into ungreased baking dish.
 * 5) Spread cornmeal mixture on top.
 * 6) Bake 25 minutes.
 * 7) Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
 * 8) Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
 * 9) Garnish servings with jalapenos and red bell pepper strips.