Tamale Pie With Raisins Recipe

• 1 1/2 lb Beef, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
• 5 Tbsp. Veg. oil
• 2 med Onions, sliced
• 3 x Cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 Tbsp. Chili pwdr
• 20 ounce Canned tomatoes, sieved, 2 1/2 c.
• 1 1/2 c. Pitted ripe olives, coarsely cut
• 1 c. Raisins
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 1/2 tsp Chili pwdr
• 6 c. Boiling water
• 2 c. Yellow corn meal
• 1/2 c. American or possibly cheddar cheese, shredded

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