Tortilla Pie

Tortilla Pie

Four layer tortilla pie with refried beans!

Ingredients

  • neutral cooking oil
    1 tbsp
  • ground beef

    can use impossible meat

    1 lb
  • chili powder
    2 tbsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • freshly ground black pepper
    ½ tsp
  • 15-ounce can of refried black beans
    1
  • 10-inch flour tortillas
    4
  • frozen corn
    1 c
  • ounce jar of your favorite salsa
    12
  • shredded cheddar cheese
    1 c
  • for serving: shredded lettuce

    guacamole, sour cream

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F, and ensure the center rack of the oven is ready.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the ground beef. Cook the meat while stirring and breaking it up to crumble with a spoon until just a small amount of pink remains. Sprinkle the chili powder, salt and pepper over the meat, and cook all the way through.

  3. 3

    Turn the heat off, and pour the ground meat into a separate bowl. No need to wipe the skillet clean. Place one tortilla in the skillet, and spread one-quarter of the refried black beans on one tortilla.

  4. 4

    Top the tortilla with one-quarter of the ground meat, 1/4 cup of the corn, about one-quarter of the jar of salsa, and 1/4 cup of cheese.

  5. 5

    Repeat with the remaining 3 tortillas.

  6. 6

    Slide the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted the mixture is warm throughout.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle the shredded lettuce on top, slice into wedges and serve.

Tortilla Pie

Tortilla Pie

4.3(11)30 min566 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a comforting and satisfying meal that comes together in just 30 minutes? This four-layer Tortilla Pie with savory refried beans is your answer for a quick and deeply flavorful dinner.

Why This Recipe Works

The beauty of this Tortilla Pie lies in its clever layering, transforming simple ingredients like seasoned ground beef and creamy refried black beans into a substantial, impressive meal. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy classic Tex-Mex flavors without extensive cooking, perfect for busy weeknights when you need dinner on the table fast.

What to Expect

Each bite of this Tortilla Pie delivers a delightful combination of textures and bold flavors. You'll experience the soft flour tortillas providing structure, giving way to a rich, savory layer of seasoned ground beef. This is beautifully complemented by smooth, creamy refried black beans, offering a hearty foundation.

Sweet frozen corn adds a burst of freshness and texture, all brought together by a tangy, zesty salsa and a generous blanket of melted, gooey cheddar cheese. It’s a comforting, cheesy, and deeply satisfying experience that’s easy to love and destined to become a family favorite.

Customization & Variations

This Tortilla Pie is wonderfully adaptable to suit various preferences. For a delicious meatless version, you can easily substitute the ground beef with Impossible meat, as the recipe suggests, for a plant-based alternative. Feel free to incorporate other mild vegetables that cook quickly alongside the corn, or explore different shredded cheese blends for varied flavor profiles.

Serving & Context

Serve this Tortilla Pie family-style for a fun and interactive dinner. Top generously with fresh shredded lettuce, creamy guacamole, and a dollop of cool sour cream to complete this vibrant and hearty dish.

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