Tanya’s Tortilla Pie

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 0
Tanya's Tortilla Pie: A Delicious and Easy Mexican-Style Dish
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef or package vegetarian ground beef
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 -2 jalapeno pepper ( sliced )
1 1/4 cups enchilada sauce
1 can refried beans ( I use the one with chiles )
4 8-inch flour tortillas
2 cups cheddar cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 cup salsa ( mild , medium or hot )
1 cup guacamole
1 cup sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
570
Sugar
5g
Fat
36g
Tanya's Tortilla Pie is a Mexican-style dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. This dish is a twist on the classic enchilada casserole, with layers of tortillas, beef, beans, cheese, and vegetables. It can be customized to suit your taste preferences, with a range of toppings such as salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. The dish is perfect for feeding a crowd, and leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated for lunch the next day.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
3.Add the onion, green pepper, and jalapeno pepper to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
4.Stir in the enchilada sauce and refried beans and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5.Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
6.Place one tortilla in the bottom of the pan.
7.Add 1/3 of the meat and bean mixture on top of the tortilla.
8.Sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
9.Repeat layers with the remaining ingredients, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
10.Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
11.Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12.Let the tortilla pie cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

Tanya’s Tortilla Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences.

The recipe is versatile and can be made with either beef or vegetarian ground beef.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the cheese and refried beans used in the recipe.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tanya’s Tortilla Pie contains lean protein from the ground beef, and the vegetables used in the recipe provide essential vitamins and minerals.
The dish can be made healthier by using reduced-fat cheese and serving with a side salad.

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