Name: Tortilla Fiesta Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 tbsp. beef tallow; 1 can black beans or your favorite cooked beans drained with half the liquid; 1 can fire roasted tomatoes; 2 1/2 cups shredded cheese; 1/2 medium onion chopped; salt, pepper, minced garlic, oregano, cilantro, smoked pepper, chili powder to taste; Avocado or neutral oil spray

Tortilla Fiesta Pie

Author: Divine Appetit Cooking Method:Cooktop Oven Cuisine:Mexican Courses:Dinner

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 30 minutesCook time: 40 minutesRest time: 40 minutesTotal time:1 hour 50 minutesCooking Temp:100 CServings:4 servingsCalories:300 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

This Mexican Tortilla Pie is a mouthwatering, layered casserole featuring soft flour tortillas, seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with fresh green onions. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or Cinco de Mayo celebrations, this easy Mexican-inspired recipe delivers bold flavors in every bite. Serve with jalapeños, salsa, or sour cream for the ultimate fiesta dish.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 tbsp. beef tallow
1 can black beans or your favorite cooked beans drained with half the liquid
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
2 1/2 cups shredded cheese
1/2 medium onion chopped
salt, pepper, minced garlic, oregano, cilantro, smoked pepper, chili powder to taste
Avocado or neutral oil spray

Instructions

Brown the ground beef with salt, pepper and chili powder, set aside
In the same pan, add beef tallow, cook on medium low until melted
Add minced garlic, cook until fragrant
Add beans, spices to taste and onion, cook on medium low until bubbly and onions are soft. Add salt and pepper last to bring desired levels.
Smash to favorite consistency and add to beef mixture
Combine both mixtures and set aside
Cook tortillas as directed

Assembly

This Mexican Pie has 3 layers. The bottom layer is a cooked tortilla, then the beef and bean mixture, then 1/3 of the fire roasted tomatoes, then cheese. Repeat 2 more times. On the top add your favorite toppings.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until brown on top.

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