TAMALE PIE - Alabama Farmers Federation

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes, optional
• 1 teaspoon onion flakes, optional
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper sauce
• 3 tablespoon chili powder
• 3 tablespoons cumin
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup sliced olives