Mexican 'pie' Recipe

Name: Mexican 'pie'
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -1 12 lb ground beef; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes; 1 (14 ounce) can Spanish rice; 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans (I like black beans); ½ cup finely chopped onion; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 (13 ounce) bag tortilla chips; 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese; ½ cup sliced black olives; salt and pepper; sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 -1 12 lb ground beef
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can Spanish rice
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans (I like black beans)
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (13 ounce) bag tortilla chips
1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
½ cup sliced black olives
salt and pepper
sour cream (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Brown ground beef and onion, drain fat.
3
Add rice, tomatoes, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper.
4
Cook 10 minutes.
5
Lightly crush enough tortilla chips to cover bottom of lightly greased casserole dish.
6
Spread refried beans over crushed chips.
7
Layer meat mixture over beans.
8
Top with black olives and cheese.
9
Bake for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.
10
Serve with remaining chips for dipping.
11
Serve with sour cream on the side, if desired.

380

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -1 12 lb ground beef, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes, 1 (14 ounce) can Spanish rice, 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans (I like black beans), and more.

Yes, Mexican 'pie' falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican 'pie'

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