For base, boil water in saucepan. Combine the cold water, cornmeal and salt. Slowly pour into boiling water, stirring constantly. Cover; cook 5 minutes. Pour into well buttered 11 3/4 x 7 1/2 inch baking dish. Line bottom and sides of dish with cornmeal mixture.
For sauce- brown beef, onion and garlic. Drain off drippings. Add vegetables and seasonings. Cover; simmer for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend in cornmeal with water; stir into meat mixture. Cook until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in olives. Pour meat mixture onto cornmeal base. Bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle cheese in diagonal rows over top of casserole. Bake 5 minutes.
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4/6/2012
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