Tamale Pie

Name: Tamale Pie
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder, double if you like more heat; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 10 flour tortillas (6 inch); 12 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (3 cups); 2 1/4 ounces sliced ripe olives, drained

12 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder, double if you like more heat
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 flour tortillas (6 inch)
12 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (3 cups)
2 1/4 ounces sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2

In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain.
3

Add tomatoes, onion, and spices.
4

Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
5

Arrange five tortillas in the bottom of a 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking dish, tearing tortillas as needed.
6

Cover with half of the meat mixture, then half of the cheese.
7

Repeat layers, using remaining tortillas, meat mixture and cheese.
8

Sprinkle with olives.
9

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.
10

Let stand a few minutes before serving.