Burrito Pie Recipe

Burrito Pie is a layered Mexican-inspired casserole dish that combines the flavors of a burrito in a baked pie form. It typically consists of layers of tortillas, seasoned ground beef or turkey, beans, cheese, and salsa. Sometimes additional ingredients like rice, corn, and bell peppers are included. Here’s a basic recipe to give you an idea:

Burrito Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa
• 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Optional Toppings:

• Sour cream
• Sliced green onions
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Diced tomatoes
• Sliced black olives

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add Vegetables and Spices: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the diced green chilies, black beans, corn, salsa, enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. Assemble Pie: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat mixture. Place a tortilla on top, then add another layer of the meat mixture and a layer of cheese. Repeat layers until all the tortillas are used, ending with a layer of meat mixture and cheese on top.
5. Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve: Let the burrito pie cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with optional toppings like sour cream, green onions, cilantro, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives.

Enjoy your Burrito Pie!