Recipe of the Week: Taco Pie

No big explanation necessary. Now you know what you're going to make for Superbowl Sunday!

 

Ingredients:

1                            onion, chopped

2 tbsp                   vegetable oil
2 lbs                      ground beef

3 tbsp                   A Spice Affair Taco Seasoning

3 cups                  frozen corn niblets

2 cups                  tomato sauce

To taste                salt and pepper to taste

4                           10" wheat tortillas

1 can                    refried beans

3 cups                  cotija cheese, grated (substitute with mozzarella if needed)

1-2 cups              fresh cilantro, washed and chopped

 

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the onion in the vegetable oil for about five minutes, or until soft

3. Add the ground beef and brown. Add the Taco Spice and corn niblets, stir well, and continue cooking for another three minutes, or until corn is soft. Add the tomato sauce and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Line a 10" springform pan on the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

5. Spread 2 tbsp of refried beans on each tortilla, covering the surface area.

6. Place one tortilla on the bottom of the springform pan. Spread 1/4 of the simmered beef on top. Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese on top of the meat, then finish with 1/4 of the cilantro.

7. Repeat step 7 until all the tortilla and sauce is in the pie. Sprinkle extra cheese and cilantro on the top if you have extra.

8. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown on top.

9. Let cool for 10 minutes before opening the springform pan and transferring the pie to a serving platter. Serve with limes and hot sauce.

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