Tamale Pie

• 1 lb ground beef
• 12 chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (approx, water may be added or substituted)
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 9 soft corn tortillas, approximately
• 14 cup frozen corn (optional)

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

ground beef, onion, garlic, green chilies, taco seasoning mix, tomato paste, water, beans, cheddar cheese, corn tortillas, frozen corn

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tamale-pie-45406 (may not work)