Mexican Pie

Satisfy your craving for bold, savory flavors with this irresistible Mexican Pie, a layered masterpiece that combines classic Tex-Mex ingredients into one hearty, crowd-pleasing dish. Featuring seasoned ground beef, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, sweet corn, and a generous helping of melted Mexican cheese blend, this recipe takes flavorful comfort food to the next level. Built with layers of soft flour tortillas and baked to golden perfection, it's a delightful twist on traditional taco night. Ready in just 50 minutes, this easy-to-make pie is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Top it off with tangy sour cream, spicy jalapeños, and fresh cilantro for a vibrant and customizable finish that will leave your family and guests coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 0.25 cup sliced jalapeños (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Grease a 9-inch pie dish. Place one flour tortilla in the bottom of the dish, pressing it up the sides to form the base of the pie.

Step 7

Spread a layer of the beef mixture over the tortilla, then sprinkle with a layer of shredded cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese, ending with a generous layer of cheese on top.

Step 8

Cover the pie dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 11

Garnish with sour cream, jalapeños, and cilantro, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2309.3 grams (2309.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4744

Total Fat 299.60g	384%
Saturated Fat 143.90g	720%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 890mg	297%
Sodium 7112mg	309%
Total Carbohydrate 287.10g	104%
Dietary Fiber 49.40g	176%
Total Sugars 38.90g
Protein 266.70g	533%

Vitamin D 134IU	672%
Calcium 4157mg	320%
Iron 31mg	171%
Potassium 4412mg	94%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.9%

Protein: 21.7%

Carbs: 23.4%