Best San Jose Tortilla Pie Recipes

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TORTILLA PIE



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My husband and I enjoy this southwestern take on lasagna because it's not as dense or heavy as traditional layered dishes made with pasta. Our two daughters enjoy the mild flavor. -Lisa King, Caledonia, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in spices and tomatoes. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons cilantro., Place 1 tortilla in a 9-in. round baking pan coated with cooking spray. Layer with half the meat sauce, 1 tortilla, ricotta mixture, another tortilla and remaining meat sauce. Top with remaining tortilla; sprinkle with cheddar cheese and remaining cilantro. , Bake, covered, until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK BEAN TORTILLA PIE



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I found this southwestern entree a while ago but decreased the cheese and increased the herbs originally called for. It's one of my toddler's favorite meals. She always smiles when she sees it on the table. -Wendy Kelly, Petersburg, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
4 green onions, sliced
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, onion, cumin and pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in beans and broth. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally. Stir in corn and green onions; remove from heat. , Place 1 tortilla in a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Layer with 1-1/2 cups bean mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining tortilla. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Cut into 6 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 842mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SEVEN LAYER TORTILLA PIE



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Looks like a pie, cuts like a pie, and tastes like a little bit of Southwestern heaven. This casserole is made from pinto and black beans layered with tortillas and cheese. Picante sauce gives it just the right kick. You can replace the Cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack if you like.

Provided by KDCG

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup salsa, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup chopped tomatoes
7 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mash pinto beans. Stir in 3/4 cup salsa and garlic.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together 1/4 cup salsa, cilantro, black beans and tomatoes.
  • Place 1 tortilla in a pie plate or tart dish. Spread 3/4 cup pinto bean mixture over tortilla to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top with 1/4 cup cheese, and cover with another tortilla. Spread with 2/3 cup black bean mixture, and top with 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layering twice. Cover with remaining tortilla, and spread with remaining pinto bean mixture and cheese.
  • Cover with foil, and bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes. Cut into wedges, and serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1325.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

LAYERED TORTILLA PIE



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This is a nice dish for potluck dinners and picnics-my family really devours it whenever I serve it! My sister used to serve tortilla pie at the hunting and fishing lodge she operated in Colorado.-Delma Snyder, McCook, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, optional
1 tablespoon butter
6 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper and, if desired, olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. , Lightly butter tortillas on one side; place one tortilla, buttered side down, in a 2-qt. round casserole. Top with about 1/2 cup meat mixture and 1/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese., Pour water around the sides of casserole (not over top). Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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