Enchilada Pie

Looking for an easy way to enjoy an enchilada without all the rolling? Try this deconstructed enchilada pie, layering tortilla, sauce, meat, corn, cheese, and beans into a 10 layer feast. It’s way better than 7 layer dip!

Enchilada Pie

Recipe by The Cooking LawyerCourse: DinnerCuisine: Tex-Mex, MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Total time

55

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package soft flour tortillas

  • 1.5 lbs ground turkey or chicken (I use 99% fat-free)

  • 1 onion, minced

  • 1 bell pepper minced

  • 1 TBS taco seasoning

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I use fat-free)

  • 16 oz. of enchilada sauce (I made my own using a packet), reserve 1/4 for meat mixture

  • 1 can corn

  • 1 can fat-free refried beans

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mince onion and bell pepper.
  • Saute the onion and bell pepper with non-stick cooking spray over a low heat until softened.
  • Add the ground meat and taco seasonings. Increase heat to medium. Brown meat.
  • As meat is browning, heat the enchilada sauce.
  • Once browned, add 1/4 of the enchilada sauce, about 4 oz.
  • In a deep casserole dish, begin assembling once the meat is browned.
  • Start by placing one layer of tortilla in the bottom of the casserole dish.
  • Place a layer of refried beans, then enchilada sauce, 1/3 of the cheese, then 1/2 of the meat and corn, making use the amount of each layer is even. Tip: Spoon on the refried beans to get a single, even layer. Then use a pastry brush to coat the sauce on top of the beans.
  • Repeat for one more layer.
  • Top with a layer of tortillas. Then brush on a layer of enchilada sauce. Add the remaining third of cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts and sauce bubbles.
  • Serve with enchilada sauce on the side. Add optional toppings like cilantro, sour cream, or scallions.

Notes

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