Tamale Pie

1/2 lb ground beef
3 c water
1 c corn meal
1 1/2 t salt
1 T salad oil
1/3 c chopped green pepper
1/2 c chopped pitted olives
2 c tomato sauce
1 T chili powder
1/2 t garlic salt
1/2 cup cubed sharp cheese (cheddar)

Heat to boiling 2 cups water. Mix the corn meal with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 cup cold water. Pour into boiling water, stirring constantly.  Cook until thickened, stirring frequently. Cover, continue cooking over low heat 10 minutes. Heat the salad oil in a skillet. Add the green pepper and ground beef. Cook 2 minutes, stirring until meat browns. Add the olives, tomato sauce, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and garlic salt. Line bottom and sides of a greased casserole with cooked cornmeal. Fill with meat and tomato mixture. Sprinkle top with the cheese. Bake in moderate oven, 350, for half an hour. Four servings.