Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • pinch of ground cinnamon
  • 3 c. chicken broth
  • 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped, with juice
  • 12 purchased tamales (3 oz. each)
  • 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 c. corn kernels
  • shredded Cheddar cheese

Method

  • Heat heavy pan and add first 4 ingredients; cook until beef is browned.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon and cook 1 minute.
  • Add broth and tomatoes with juice.
  • Cover and simmer 30 minutes.