Tortilla Pie
A delightful and satisfying dish combining layers of flavors with ground beef, cheese, and tortillas, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Meat mixture
- 0.5 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
- 0.5 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 can Mexican diced tomatoes, drained (14-1/2 ounces)
Cheese mixture
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
Tortillas
- 4 whole whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, approximately 4-6 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, and drained tomatoes. Bring this mixture to a boil, then remove it from the heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and 2 tablespoons of minced cilantro until well combined.
Assembly and Baking
- In a 9-inch round baking pan coated with cooking spray, place one tortilla at the bottom.
- Layer with half of the meat sauce, followed by another tortilla.
- Add the ricotta mixture and then another tortilla.
- Top with the remaining meat sauce, followed by the last tortilla.
- Finish by sprinkling shredded cheddar cheese and the remaining cilantro on top.
- Bake the Tortilla Pie, covered, until heated through, about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
For serving, cut into wedges and pair with a salad or veggies. Topping with sour cream or guacamole can enhance flavor. For spice, consider adding jalapeños or hot sauce.