TAMALE PIE STUFFED PEPPERS

Tamale Pie Stuffed Peppers

3 tablespoons cornmeal
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon boiling water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 pound sausage meat
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/8 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 pound ground beef
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 1/2 teaspoon seeded and minced hot green peppers
1 large tomato, peeled and chopped
1 ear fresh corn
4 green bell peppers
5 pitted black olives
1/4 cup grated Monterey jack cheese
1/3 cup grated mild Cheddar
Cheese
Salt

Gradually stir cornmeal into cold water in a small bowl. Stir this mixture into boiling water in a small saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly, to boiling; reduce heat to medium- low. Stir in butter. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 35 minutes. Remove from heat.