Easy Taco Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Slice one of the pepper quarters into thin strips; reserve the garnish.
2. 2
   Chop remaining pepper.
3. 3
   In large noncorrosive skillet, cook onion and garlic until fragrant and soft, about 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Add chopped green pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper; cook for 3 minutes or until pepper is softened.
5. 5
   Add salsa, kidney beans and tomato paste, cook for 7 minutes or until thickened.
6. 6
   Stir in cilantro, remove from heat and set aside.
7. 7
   Meanwhile, with fork, prick tortillas several times; place on baking sheets and bake in 375F (190C) F oven for 10 minutes or until crisp.
8. 8
   Break the tortillas into half or large pieces.
9. 9
   Place 13 of the tortillas on lightly greased 9 inch pie plate; top with 1/2 sauce and 1/2 cheese.
10. 10
    Repeat layering once, top with remaining 13 of tortilla.
11. 11
    Bake for about 15 minutes or until heated through.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with remaining cheese; garnish with green pepper strips.
13. 13
    Bake for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
14. 14
    Cut into wedges and serve warm with sprinkled scallions over and dollop of sour cream.