Tortilla Pie Recipe

Name: Tortilla Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. lean ground beef; 1/2 c. finely chopped celery; 1 (8 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack or Monterey Jack with jalapeno peppers cheese; 1 c. finely chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 c. taco sauce; 2 tsp. chili powder; nonstick spray coating; 1 c. low-fat cottage cheese, drained

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1 (8 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
1 tsp. ground cumin
6 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack or Monterey Jack with jalapeno peppers cheese
1 c. finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 c. taco sauce
2 tsp. chili powder
nonstick spray coating
1 c. low-fat cottage cheese, drained

1
Crumble beef into 2-quart casserole.
2
Stir in onion, celery and garlic.
3
Cook in microwave, covered, on High for 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring once; drain off fat.
4
Stir in beans, taco sauce, chili powder and cumin.
5
Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray. Line with tortillas to form a shell.
6
Spoon cottage cheese over tortillas.
7
Top with meat mixture.
8
Cook, covered with vented plastic wrap, on High for 6 to 7 minutes; give dish a half turn once.
9
Sprinkle with cheese.
10
Cook, covered, on High for 1 minute more or until cheese is melted.
11
Let stand for 10 minutes.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1/2 lb. lean ground beef, 1/2 c. finely chopped celery, 1 (8 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained, 1 tsp. ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Tortilla 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!

Tortilla Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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