CALIFORNIA TAMALE PIE 
2 lbs. hamburger
2 sm. onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
4 (8 oz.) cans water
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 oz.) sliced black olives, drained
3 pkgs. chili mix
2 to 3 dozen corn tortillas
1 lb. Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. oil

In large kettle, fry meat, onions and garlic until well done. Drain meat mixture; while draining, use same kettle; put in 4 cans tomato sauce, 4 cans water. Drain vegetables, add to tomato sauce. Add chili mix, stirring until dissolved. Add meat mixture; simmer over low heat while preparing tortillas.

Put 1/2 cup oil in skillet until hot. Add 1 tortilla at a time just dipping in hot oil until softened. Drain on paper towels. Line bottom and sides of 8x11 inch pan with tortillas. Layer tomato-meat mixture and tortillas, finishing with meat mixture on top. Add grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until bubbly.

 

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