Tamale Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cut tamales into 1/2-inch slices and arrange in bottom of deep casserole (about 4-quart size).
Layer with half the cooked ground beef.
Sprinkle a layer of half the green chilies, half the corn, 1/2 the olives and 1/2 the onions.
Repeat with tamale slices and so on.
Top with shredded cheese and then an even covering of tomato sauce or salsa.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven, uncovered, for about an hour.
Amounts of ingredients can be adjusted.
Can be frozen and/or microwaved.