Ingredients

  • 2 small onions
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 zucchini
  • 4 (8 ounce) packagesprepared refrigerated beef tamales
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 cups shredded lettuce
  • 12 cup sour cream

Method

  • Chop the onions, pepper, and zucchini.
  • Place half of the veggies in a 12-inch skillet.
  • Cut the tamales in half lengthwise and place them, filling-side up, on top of the veggies.
  • Add the hot water to the skillet and top the tamales with the remaining veggies.
  • Heat to boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 35 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover and cook 5 minutes longer until cheese melts.
  • Serve over shredded lettuce, topped with a dollop of sour cream.