Tamale pie (dement)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Onions, chopped
¼cupOlive oil
1cupCanned tomatos, chopd/draind
1canCorn niblets
1tablespoonChili powder (more to taste)
½teaspoonPepper
1Clove garlic, minced
1poundsLean ground meat
1canTamales cut in 1\" chunks
1canOlives, sm, chopped/sliced
½teaspoonSalt
½poundsSharp cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

Sautee onions and garlic in ¼ c olive oil. Remove from pan. Add ground meat and brown, but do not break up too much. Remove excess fat and liquid from skillet. Return onions and garlic to pan. Add remaining ingredients and nix together. Transfer to a casserole dish.

Top with about ½ pound grated sharp cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Casserole may be frozen. Bring to room temperature and bake as directed but slightly longer.

Mrs. Donald K. Dement