Fiesta Casserole

A very good Mexican casserole. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Yields: 1 casserole

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 2  cans  chili con carne, with beans
• 2  cans whole kernel corn, drained
• 2  cans  tamales (cut in bite-sized pieces)
• 2  cans garbanzo beans (drain one can)
• 1  can  whole pitted  olive, drained
• 1  can  diced green chili, undrained
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded cheese (American, cheddar, co-jack, or whatever you prefer)

Directions

1. Brown beef with chopped onion, drain.
2. Combine with remaining ingredients, except the cheese.
3. Place in large casserole.
4. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes at 325 degrees.
5. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake an additional 15 minutes.
6. *Cornand olive juice may be added if mixture seems too dry towards the end of cooking time.
7. I have made this with stuffed green olives, and with ripe black olives.
8. You could even do half and half.