Layered Tamale Pie

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I originally got this recipe from my great grandma ce. But i came up with the layered idea. Originally there were no corn tortillas, and it was more like a sort of meat loaf pie. This recipe is interesting, very tasty, and kid-friendly too!!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Heat oil in large skillet and add onions.

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Cook until tender , but not brown.

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Add beef , brown well and drain.

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Mix in the taco seasoning and 3 / 4 cup water.

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Let simmer for 5 minutes , uncovered , stirring frequently , until spice mixture is no longer runny.

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Stir crushed tomatoes , corn , and cornmeal into the meat.

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Mix well.

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In an 9x9 round pyrex baking dish , place 4 of the 8 tortillas on the bottom , spread out , to cover the pan , add 1 / 2 of the meat mixture over the tortillas , and then 1 / 2 of the cheese.

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Repeat this layering process , ending in cheese.

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Place in oven to heat through , and melt cheese.

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Cut into 8 pieces across , as you would a pie.

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Serve !.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, ground beef, taco seasoning, water, crushed tomatoes, corn kernels, yellow cornmeal, corn tortillas, cheddar cheese