enchilada pie

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Barbara Block
Olympia, WA

Most men love this dish unless they are vegetarians! This recipe was given to me by my mom, and I remember putting it in the oven for her when I was a teen in the late 60s to be done by the time she got home from nursing school.

(4 ratings)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For enchilada pie

  • 1 lb
    leanest ground beef
  • 1 can
    Mexicorn
  • 6 lg
    corn tortillas
  • 1 1/2 c
    (approx) cheddar cheese
  • 1 can
    tomatoe sauce
  • 1 small can
    sliced black olives (optional)
  • 1/2
    onion, diced
  • chili powder to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make enchilada pie

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • 2
    In large frying pan chunk up and brown meat with the chopped onion until beef is browned and onion is clear in color.
  • 3
    Add the tomato sauce, drained Mexicorn, drained black olives (if desired), salt, pepper and chili powder. Let this mixture cook on medium low for a few minutes.
  • 4
    Spray Pam cooking spray or olive oil all around medium casserole dish,
  • 5
    Start layering your tortillas, meat mixture and cheese (in that order)in the casserole dish starting with a tortilla on the bottom and ending with cheese on top. There will be 6 layers in all.
  • 6
    Pour 1/3 c. water over the whole thing. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • 7
    Serve with light sour cream and shredded lettuce or other salad. Enjoy! (recipe can be doubled. Use a 9x13 inch pan or 2 med. casseroles.)
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