Tamale Pie

This was one of those "throw things together" dinners. Everyone loves it. Very easy - can be adjusted for personal preferences.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2  chopped onion
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) package  taco seasoning mix
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (approx, water may be added or substituted)
• 1 (16 ounce) can  refried beans
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 9  soft corn tortillas, approximately
• 1⁄4 cup frozen corn (optional)

Directions

1. Brown ground beef, onion and garlic; drain.
2. Add green chilies, season with salt and pepper as desired.
3. Remove ground beef mixture from pan.
4. In same pan add tomato paste, taco mix and and beer/water.
5. The consistency should be somewhat thick.
6. Place 1/3 of sauce mixture in the bottom of a casserole dish (I use a 4-quart round).
7. Mix 1/3 of remaining sauce with ground beef.
8. Starting with a layer of tortillas after the sauce proceed with layers of meat, beans, cheese sauce and tortillas finishing with a thin layer of sauce and a sprinkling of cheese.
9. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
10. I have made up to one day ahead of time with success; heating time is increased though.
11. Serve with dollops of sour cream.