Tamale Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Brown ground beef, onion and garlic; drain.
2. 2
   Add green chilies, season with salt and pepper as desired.
3. 3
   Remove ground beef mixture from pan.
4. 4
   In same pan add tomato paste, taco mix and and beer/water.
5. 5
   The consistency should be somewhat thick.
6. 6
   Place 1/3 of sauce mixture in the bottom of a casserole dish (I use a 4-quart round).
7. 7
   Mix 1/3 of remaining sauce with ground beef.
8. 8
   Starting with a layer of tortillas after the sauce proceed with layers of meat, beans, cheese sauce and tortillas finishing with a thin layer of sauce and a sprinkling of cheese.
9. 9
   Bake at 350F for 45 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
10. 10
    I have made up to one day ahead of time with success; heating time is increased though.
11. 11
    Serve with dollops of sour cream.