1/4 cup onions finely chopped
1/4 cup green bell peppers chopped
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 15-ounce can chili con carne with beans
1 15-ounce can tamales
1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Tortilla chips (optional)
In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, saute onion and green pepper in melted butter or margarine for 5 minutes or until tender, but not browned. Stir in chili until blended.
Meanwhile, carefully remove wrappers from tamales, discarding gravy and excess fat. Arrange tamales in spoke fashion on top of chili. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until tamales are heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Line sides of skillet with chips. Serve from skillet.
* Or use 2 cups leftover homemade chili with beans.