Hamburger Corn Pie


                1      pound         ground beef, lean
                1/4    pound         bulk sausage
                1      small         onion -- chopped
                1      clove         garlic -- finely chopped
               16      ounces        canned tomatoes -- whole
               16      ounces        corn, whole kernel, canned -- drained
               24                    black olives
                2      teaspoons     chili powder -- or to taste
                1 1/2  teaspoons     salt
                1      cup           cornmeal
                1      cup           milk
                2                    eggs -- well beaten
                4      ounces        shredded cheddar cheese


  Cook and stir hamburger, pork sausage, onion and garlic until meat is 
  brown; drain.  Stir in tomatoes (with liquid), corn, olives, chili powder 
  and salt.  Heat to boiling.  Pour into ungreased baking dish, 9 x 9 x 2 or 
  12 x 7-1/2 x 2-inches, or 2 quart casserole.
  Mix cornmeal, milk and eggs; pour over meat mixture.  Sprinkle with 
  cheese.  Cook in 350 F. oven until golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes.  
  Garnish with parsley sprigs and black olives if desired.


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