Fiesta Tamale Casserole

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 lb boneless lean beef, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 lb boneless lean lamb, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons oregano, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup pitted green olives, sliced
• 1 (20 ounce) package frozen or fresh beef tamales, husks removed
• 1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat the shortening and brown the meat.
• 2 add the tomato sauce, salt, chili powder, oregano, and cumin.
• 3 let cook about 20 min over medium heat.
• 4 remove from heat, stir in green olives and pour over tamales in a baking dish.
• 5 top with cheese and bake according to package directions.