Tamale Pie

• 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

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 350u0b0 oven, uncovered, for about an hour.
7. Amounts of ingredients can be adjusted.
8. Can be frozen and/or microwaved.

tamales, ground beef, green chilies, frozen kernel corn, black olives, green onions, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1029242 (may not work)