Tamale Pie

INGREDIENTS

• :
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
• 1½ pounds ground beef
• 1½ cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 can (14.5-ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)*
• 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup shredded)
• 1½ cups yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted