Tamale Pie

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 10 flour tortillas (6 inches); 3 cups (12 ounces each) shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese or Colby-Jack cheese; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

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Total Time:Prep: 35 min. Bake: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Ruth Aden

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

The amount of spice in this recipe is just right for my family—we prefer things on the mild side. Make it once with these measurements, then spice it up a little more if you like! —Ruth Aden, Polson, Montana

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:35 min

Cook:30 min

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
3 cups (12 ounces each) shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese or Colby-Jack cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

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Directions

1
In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain. Add tomatoes, onion and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

2
Arrange 5 tortillas in the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish, tearing tortillas as needed. Cover with half the meat mixture, then half the cheese. Repeat layers, using remaining tortillas, meat mixture and cheese. Sprinkle with olives.
3
Bake at 350° until heated through, 30 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before serving.