Jiffy Tamale Chili

Jiffy Tamale Chili

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 74.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup onion, diced
  • ¼ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 can chili, with beans, (16 oz / 454 g / 2 cups), Shortcuts
  • 1 can tamales, (16 oz / 454 g)
  • ½ cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large non stick pan, add the onion and bell pepper. Cook until tender but not browned.
  • Add the chili and mix in.
  • Remove the wrappers from the tamales, arrange on top of the chili like a wagon wheel. Cover for 10-15 minutes to heat through.
  • Sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving based on the canned tamales. For the chili, here is three shortcuts or feel free to use your own.
Shortcuts: Basic Chili IBasic Chili IIPinto Bean Chili.  
Variant: 1. If using homemade chili, use 2 cups in place of the 1 can.

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