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Skillet Tamale Pie
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 6
This quick-fix meal really hits the spot - it's perfect after a busy day! It is from a 1990 cookbook called 365 Easy One-Dish Meals .
Ingredients:
2 small onions
1 red bell pepper
2 zucchini
4 (8 ounce) packages prepared refrigerated beef tamales
1 cup hot water
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup sour cream
Directions:
1. Chop the onions, pepper, and zucchini. Place half of the veggies in a 12-inch skillet.
2. Cut the tamales in half lengthwise and place them, filling-side up, on top of the veggies.
3. Add the hot water to the skillet and top the tamales with the remaining veggies.
4. Heat to boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 35 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer until cheese melts.
6. Serve over shredded lettuce, topped with a dollop of sour cream.
By RecipeOfHealth.com