Tortilla Pie

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    In a nonstick skillet, cook beef with onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  2. 2
    Stir in tomatoes, chili powder and cumin.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  4. 4
    In a bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella and 2 tbsp cilantro (or parsley.
  5. 5
    Place 1 tortilla in a greased 9 inch round cake pan. Layer with half of the meat sauce, 1 tortilla, all of the ricotta mixture, another tortilla and the remaining meat sauce.
  6. 6
    Top with remaining tortilla, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and remaining cilantro (or parsley).
  7. 7
    Cover and bake at 400 F for 15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

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