Mexican Tortilla Pie :: Lynn's Kitchen Adventures

Today for ground beef Thursday I have a very good, yet very inexpensive and family friendly meal for you.

Over the years I have made quite a few layered tortilla casseroles or Mexican lasagna type meals, but this recipe today is one of my favorites.

I often do not follow an exact recipe when making a layered tortilla casserole, because I just use whatever Mexican type food I have leftover or in the pantry, but for this dish today I use an exact recipe.

And I use a recipe because I find that it turns out better when I do. My family enjoys this recipe more than any of the others that I just throw together with what I have on hand.

What I love about this recipe though is that it is still basic and simple to make. This is a recipe, but it is quick and easy and contains everyday ingredients.

Mexican Tortilla Pie

2 lbs ground beef
1 can refried beans
2 cans (14 ounce) diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups of shredded cheese, I like to use colby jack or a combo of cheddar and monterey jack cheese.
about 12 corn tortillas

In a skillet cook onion and ground beef until onion is tender and beef is browned. Drain off any fat.
Add tomatoes, beans, and spices and cook over low heat for 10 -15 minutes. This will help combine the flavors.
In a 9×13 pan or similar casserole dish place one layer of corn tortillas. You may need to cut/tear some of the tortillas to make them fit.
Cover with 1/3 of the meat sauce and 1/3 of the cheese.
Place a layer of tortillas on top of meat and cheese.
Cover with half of the remaining sauce and cheese. (This will be 1/3 of the total sauce and cheese.)
Cover with one more layer of tortillas and the remaining meat and cheese.
Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

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Jessica January 26, 2012 at 6:14 pm

I think this will have to go the menu plan next week!

Karen January 27, 2012 at 9:45 am

I am wondering what the 1/1 teaspoon garlic powder means in the ingredient list — should this be 1/4 or 1/2??

Look forward to your clarification.

Lynn January 27, 2012 at 10:34 am: Thanks for catching my typo. It should be 1/2. Sorry about that, it is fixed now.

Peggy Clyde January 27, 2012 at 12:13 pm

I was wondering what to cook tonight . . . now I know. I’m going to try this. Thanks.

Colleen M. January 27, 2012 at 1:20 pm

This looks great – can’t wait to try it!

Colleen M. January 27, 2012 at 1:21 pm

Sorry didn’t mean to post twice – Does this freeze well?

Lynn January 27, 2012 at 1:22 pm: I have not tried freezing it, but I am sure it would. The texture might be a little different, but besides that I think it would work.

Mrs. U January 30, 2012 at 2:43 pm