Beef tamale bake

This dish has all the flavour of a traditional Mexican tamale, but is simpler to make. I start by browning lean ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. To that I add chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper, pinto beans, and corn. In a separate pan, I make the cornmeal topping by mixing yellow cornmeal, water, and salt. Once it comes to a boil, I only have to stir it for about five minutes until it thickens. Then it's time to assemble. The meat mixture goes into a baking dish and is then covered with the cornmeal topping. I sprinkle the entire dish with cheddar cheese before baking for 30 minutes. To serve, I garnish with diced green onion, tomato, and red bell pepper. To put it over the top, I add a dollop of avacado cream (a blending of avacado, sour cream, and a bit of lemon juice). Everyone loves this!