Tortilla Pie
Tortilla Pie is a deliciously simple dish! Layers of tortillas, refried beans, taco-seasoned beef, salsa, and melty cheese, baked to perfection. Just add your favorite taco toppings!
Servings: 6 servings
Cost: $8.12
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef 93/7
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic optional
- 1/2 cup red enchilada sauce or tomato sauce
- 4 flour tortillas 10-inch, see note 1
- 1-1/2 cups mild salsa
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
- 8 ounces Queso Quesadilla® or Mexican-blend cheese, see note 2
- Toppings as desired see note 3
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray a pie pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Once oil is hot, add in beef. Let beef sear (brown), about 1 minute per side, before crumbling with a wooden spoon and browning all the way through. Drain off any grease (if needed), then reduce heat to medium. Add taco seasoning mix and garlic. Mix through until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add enchilada sauce. Scrape the bottom of the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until nicely thickened, about 2–3 more minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Place a tortilla into the pie pan. Spread with 1/3 can refried beans, 1/3 of the taco meat, 1/2 cup salsa (135g), and 1/3 of the cheese (just eyeball all these additions). Repeat these layers 3 times, finishing with a tortilla on top. Microwave for 2 minutes, then transfer to the oven and bake 10–15 minutes or until cheese is gooey and melted.
- Remove from oven and cut into wedges. Serve with desired toppings (see note 3).
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Notes
Note 1: I love these unbaked tortillas by TortillaLand® (not sponsored). They are generally found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store near shredded cheeses. You’ll need to quickly cook them up in a skillet before layering them in the casserole dish. Otherwise use pre-cooked tortillas.
Note 2: I have tried just about every single cheese in this pie over the years, and Queso Quesadilla® wins by a landslide! It’s also one of the few pre-grated cheeses that doesn’t get clumpy in the pie. A Mexican cheese blend is a good alternative if you aren’t able to find this specific cheese.
Note 3: Try some of these toppings: sour cream, guacamole, fresh cilantro, lime, and/or cherry tomatoes.
Storage: Store the tortilla pie by covering it with plastic wrap or placing it in an airtight container. Keep it in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.6g | Protein: 28.4g | Fat: 18.4g | Cholesterol: 83.1mg | Sodium: 1494.3mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 3.1g