Picadillo and Corn Skillet Pie

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Picadillo 

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 large Spanish onion, chopped

3 large cloves garlic, minced

Two 3- to 4-inch long whole cinnamon sticks

2 whole cloves

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

2 pounds ground beef chuck

2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

2 cups tomato sauce (about one 15-ounce can)

3/4 cup raisins

1/2 cup green pimento-stuffed Spanish olives, quartered

1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Cornbread

1 1/2 cups stone-ground cornmeal

3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour

2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

3/8 teaspoon fine salt

2 large eggs

3/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted