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Tamale Pie
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 6
This was one of those throw things together dinners. Everyone loves it. Very easy - can be adjusted for personal preferences.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 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
1/4 cup frozen corn (optional)
Directions:
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 350°F 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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com