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    Enchilada Pie

    Published: Oct 30, 2015 by Kristin 2 Comments

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    Enchilada Pie– layers of taco-seasoned ground beef, green chiles, shredded cheese and red enchilada sauce create this savory enchilada pie. An enchilada pie takes all the flavors you love in enchiladas and brings them together this easy-to-assemble recipe!

    layers of taco seasoned beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce, cheese, and green chiles combine into this enchilada pie

     I don’t know about you, but I love a good, quick recipe! One that the entire family will enjoy, is packed with flavor, and can be on the dinner table in no time! This Enchilada Pie recipe is just that! Plus, you can add any toppings desired, such as tomatoes, avocados, chopped peppers, jalapenos, and more! Keep it simple or dress it up however you choose!

    Also be sure to check out the homemade enchilada sauce recipe at the bottom of this post. It is full of flavor and a great way to ditch the can!!

    Ingredients Needed for this Enchilada Pie:

    Beef– ground beef, I use 80/20 or 70/30

    Onion– chopped

    Garlic– minced

    Rotel– Mexican style

    Green Chilies– drained/diced

    Cilantro– fresh, chopped

    Taco Seasoning– 1 packet or check out this homemade recipe

    Black Beans– refried

    Enchilada Sauce– red, or make your own, see recipe below

    Pepper Jack Cheese– shredded

    Monterey Jack Cheese– shredded

    Tortillas– flour, 10-inch

    *See recipe card below for exact amounts

    How to prepare:

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

    Brown ground beef and onion together in a large skillet. Drain fat.

    Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

    Add drained Rotel, drained green chilies, cilantro and taco seasoning to the skillet, stir and remove from heat.

    Mix black beans and ½ can of enchilada sauce in a bowl until it becomes easily spreadable.

    Cook tortillas in a cast iron skillet or regular skillet until slightly crisp and browned on both sides.

    Cut tortillas in half. Lightly spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray and then line the bottom with 2 tortillas, or 4- 1/2s. *I placed the straight edges on the outsides on the pan.

    Spread a layer of ½ the black bean mixture on the tortillas.

    Next, top with a layer of ½ the meat.

    Drizzle ¼ can of enchilada sauce on top of the meat.

    Top with 1 cup of pepper jack and 1 cup of Monterey jack.

    Repeat the layers one more time ending with the cheese.

    Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.

    Remove foil and bake for 5 more.

    Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

    To make Homemade Enchilada Sauce:

    • ¼ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoons self-rising flour
    • 3 tablespoons of chili powder
    • 1 (8 oz.) can of tomato sauce
    • 1 ¼ cup of water
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon of onion powder
    • Salt to taste
    1. Heat oil in pan on med-high heat.
    2. Add flour and chili powder, stirring constantly until light brown.
    3. Gradually stir in the rest of the ingredients and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.

    What toppings to use on your Enchilada Pie

    This dish is great on its own but can be even better using all your favorite additions!

    Diced Avocado

    Tomatoes

    Sour Cream/Salsa

    Black Olives

    Jalapenos

    Diced Bell Peppers

    Check out these other great Tex Mex recipes

    Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

    Mexican Chicken Bake

    Easy Beef Enchiladas

    Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas 

    Instant Pot Beef Enchilada Casserole 

    layers of taco seasoned beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce, cheese, and green chiles combine into this enchilada pie
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    Enchilada Pie

    Enchilada Pie- layers of taco-seasoned ground beef, green chiles, shredded cheese and red enchilada sauce create this savory enchilada pie. An enchilada pie takes all the flavors you love in enchiladas and brings them together this easy-to-assemble recipe!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Keyword: beef enchiladas, enchilada pie, enchiladas
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 441kcal
    Author: The Cookin' Chicks

    Equipment

    • 9x13 baking pan
    • Cast Iron Skillet
    • Garlic Press
    • Herb Scissors

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1/2 cup onion *diced
    • 2 cloves garlic *minced
    • 1 can Rotel *Mexican style
    • 4 oz green chiles
    • 2 tablespoon cilantro *chopped, fresh is best
    • 3 tablespoon taco seasoning *1 packet or homemade (see recipe above)
    • 1 can refried black beans
    • 1 can enchilada sauce
    • 2 cups pepper jack cheese *shredded
    • 2 cups Monterey jack cheese *shredded
    • 4 flour tortillas *10-inch

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Brown ground beef and onion together in a large skillet. Drain fat.
    • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
    • Add drained Rotel, drained green chilies, cilantro and taco seasoning to the skillet, stir and remove from heat.
    • Mix black beans and ½ can of enchilada sauce in a bowl until it becomes easily spreadable.
    • Cook tortillas in a cast iron skillet or regular skillet until slightly crisp and browned on both sides.
    • Cut tortillas in half. Lightly spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray and then line the bottom with 2 tortillas, or 4- 1/2s. *I placed the straight edges on the outsides on the pan.
    • Spread a layer of ½ the black bean mixture on the tortillas.
    • Next, top with a layer of ½ the meat.
    • Drizzle ¼ can of enchilada sauce on top of the meat.
    • Top with 1 cup of pepper jack and 1 cup of Monterey jack.
    • Repeat the layers one more time ending with the cheese.
    • Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
    • Remove foil and bake for 5 more.
    • Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 484mg | Iron: 3mg
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