Tamale pie (from RimJournal.com)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. (1 kg) hamburger (mince) or pork sausage or a combination of the two
• l large onion, chopped
• 2 cans, about 15 oz. (425 g) each, chili with beans
• 1 tablespoon (20 ml) dry oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon (10 ml) dry tarragon
• 1 tablespoon (20 ml) cumin powder
• 1/2 lb. (0.25 kg) grated Mozzarella, Monterey Jack or Mexican white cheese
• 6 cups (1 1/2 lt) water (yogurt or sour cream may be substituted for part of the water)
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 2-8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon (20 ml) chili powder or more to taste
• 1 can, about 4 oz. (112 g), diced mild green chilies
• or 1-2 fresh mild, long green chilies, roasted, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 cups yellow cornmeal