Layered Tamale Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Heat oil in large skillet and add onions; cook until tender, but not brown.
3. 3
   Add beef, brown well and Drain.
4. 4
   Mix in the Taco Seasoning and 3/4 Cup water; let simmer for 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring frequently, until spice mixture is no longer runny.
5. 5
   Stir crushed tomatoes, corn, and cornmeal into the meat; mix well.
6. 6
   In an 9X9 round pyrex (or well greased metal) 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.
7. 7
   Repeat this layering process, ending in cheese.
8. 8
   Place in oven to heat through, and melt cheese (about 25 minutes).
9. 9
   Cut into 8 pieces across, as you would a pie.
10. 10
    Serve!