Heat chili with a little water. Layer in baking dish: Fritos, then green chilies, then sliced hot tamales, then 1/2 of cheese. ... for about 20 minutes.
Brown ground beef, shortening, onion ... off fat. Cut tamales into 1 inch pieces. Add ... to taste. Bake in 2 1/2 quart casserole at ... oven for 10 minutes.