Tamale Pie

Name: Tamale Pie
Ingredients: 8 small or 6 large tamales (try XLNT brand in deli section); 1 1/4 lb. ground beef, browned and seasoned with salt, pepper, onion flakes, garlic powder and ground cumin; 1 large can diced mild green chilies; approximately 1 c. canned or frozen kernel corn; 3 small cans sliced black olives; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese; 3/4 c. tomato sauce or mild salsa

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

8 small or 6 large tamales (try XLNT brand in deli section)
1 1/4 lb. ground beef, browned and seasoned with salt, pepper, onion flakes, garlic powder and ground cumin
1 large can diced mild green chilies
approximately 1 c. canned or frozen kernel corn
3 small cans sliced black olives
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
3/4 c. tomato sauce or mild salsa

Directions

1

Cut tamales into 1/2-inch slices and arrange in bottom of deep casserole (about 4-quart size).
2

Layer with half the cooked ground beef.
3

Sprinkle a layer of half the green chilies, half the corn, 1/2 the olives and 1/2 the onions.
4

Repeat with tamale slices and so on.
5

Top with shredded cheese and then an even covering of tomato sauce or salsa.
6

Bake in a 350° oven, uncovered, for about an hour.
7

Amounts of ingredients can be adjusted.
8

Can be frozen and/or microwaved.