Tortilla Pie Recipe

Name: Tortilla Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb lean ground beef; ¼ cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced Italian tomatoes, drained or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican tomatoes; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese; ¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided; 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas; ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

12 lb lean ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced Italian tomatoes, drained or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican tomatoes
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

1
In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2
Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder and cumin.
3
Bring to a boil; remove from the heat.
4
In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons cilantro.
5
Place one tortilla in a 9-in.
6
round baking pan coated with cooking spray.
7
Layer with half of the meat sauce, one tortilla, all of the ricotta mixture, another tortilla and the remaining meat sauce.
8
Top with remaining tortilla; sprinkle with cheddar cheese and remaining cilantro.
9
Cover and bake at 400 for 15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

4027

kcal

Calories

285

Fat

Carbs

254

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb lean ground beef, ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced Italian tomatoes, drained or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican tomatoes, 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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