Add Mexican Flair To Dinner This Week With Tortilla Pie!

Who says pie has to be sweet? After trying this recipe, you will have a new outlook on this typically “dessert-only” item.  One of my favorite cuisines is Mexican, and whenever I can incorporate ingredients that are Latin-Inspired, I jump at the chance. This simple recipe calls for a few staple ingredients, but allows for you to substitute or add ingredients based on what you have in your pantry and fridge. A versatile recipe is very important to me when I’m cooking, because who wants to make a special trip to the store for one or two items? This recipe allows for creativity and wiggle room, because no two home cooks have the exact same ingredients at home.

The following recipe includes the ingredients that I use for this dish, but feel free to make this recipe your own based on the tastes of your family.

Tortilla Pie

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Serves 3-4

Ingredients

-1 pack Reser’s Baja Cafe Flour Tortillas-10″

-1 cup salsa, such as Reser’s Baja Cafe Medium Original Salsa

-3 tablespoons olive oil

-1lb. ground beef

-1 medium onion, chopped

-1 jalapeño, chopped, seeds and ribs removed

-2 tablespoons tomato paste

-3 garlic cloves, minced

-2 teaspoons  ground cumin

- 1 can yellow corn, drained

-1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Optional items, for garnish:

-Sour cream

-Cilantro leaves

-Avocado slices

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Using either a tart pan, or a 9″ springform pan, turn the removable bottom upside down and brush both the bottom and inside of the pan with 1 tablespoon  olive oil.

Step 2: In a large non-stick pan, heat oil over medium. Add onion, jalapeño, cumin, and garlic. Cook until the onion and jalapeño have softened, approximately 3-5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and salsa, raise heat to medium-high, and add the ground beef. Cook, making sure to break up the meat with a spoon until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in corn and black beans until well-incorporated.

Step 3: Place a tortilla in the oiled pan, and spread evenly with 1 1/2 cups of the beef mixture. Top with 1/2 cup shredded cheese, and top with another tortilla. Continue layering until the filling is gone, approximately two more layers. Top with  last tortilla, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

 

Bake pie for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.

Step 4: Using a wide spatula, lift pie from bottom of pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into wedges and serve!

Serving Suggestion:

Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream, cilantro leaves, and avocado slices. Enjoy!

Posted by Lacey