Alamo Tamale Supper Recipe
Ingredients
1 tablespoon shortening
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2. cup)
1 can (15 ounces) beef tamales in sauce
1 can (8 ounces) whole kernel corn
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
Directions
Heat oven to 350°.
Melt shortening in medium skillet.
Add onion; cook and stir until tender.
Drain sauce from tamales; stir sauce, corn (with liquid), tomato sauce and chili powder into skillet.
Simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
Pour into ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches.
Stir in half the cheese.
Remove papers from tamales; arrange tamales spoke-fashion in pan.
Sprinkle olives and remaining cheese in center.
Cover; bake 15 minutes.
Melt shortening in medium skillet.
Add onion; cook and stir until tender.
Drain sauce from tamales; stir sauce, corn (with liquid), tomato sauce and chili powder into skillet.
Simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
Pour into ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches.
Stir in half the cheese.
Remove papers from tamales; arrange tamales spoke-fashion in pan.
Sprinkle olives and remaining cheese in center.
Cover; bake 15 minutes.