Tamale Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 minced onion
1 clove garlic (if desired)
1 green pepper
2 Tbsp. salad oil
1 lb. ground beef
1 large can tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 c. sliced olives
1/2 c. grated cheese
1 tsp. salt and pepper
1 tsp. chili powder

Preparation

Saute minced onion, garlic and green pepper in oil. Add ground meat; brown lightly. Add tomatoes, olives and seasonings; simmer gently for 30 minutes. Add cheese and stir until just melted. Brown corn tortillas in hot oil.
Place 2/3 in a large casserole. Add meat mixture.
Top with remaining tortillas. Cover with 1 can tomato sauce. Bake 30 minutes at 350\u00b0. Cover with thick layer of grated cheese.
Melt. Serves 6.