Description
Cheesy Tortilla Lasagna Pie
Easy, layered Mexican-Italian comfort food
Ingredients
Meat & Sauce
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1 lb ground beef or turkey
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1 small onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp cumin
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 cup salsa or marinara
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1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (optional)
Layers
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8 medium flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for gluten-free)
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2 cups shredded mozzarella
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1 cup shredded cheddar
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½ cup sour cream or ricotta
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Optional: chopped bell peppers, spinach, or other vegetables
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan, deep pie dish, or cast-iron skillet.
2. Cook Meat Filling
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground meat and onion until browned and onion is soft.
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Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute.
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Stir in salsa and diced tomatoes (if using). Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Layer the Pie
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Place a tortilla on the bottom of the pan.
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Spread a layer of meat sauce over it.
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Dollop sour cream or ricotta over the sauce.
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Sprinkle a mix of mozzarella and cheddar on top.
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Repeat: tortilla → meat → creamy layer → cheese. Finish with a tortilla on top, smothered in remaining cheese.
4. Bake
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Cover loosely with foil and bake 25 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake 10 minutes more (or until top is golden and bubbly).
5. Rest & Serve
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Let sit 10 minutes before slicing.
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Serve as is, or with salad, guacamole, or refried beans.
Notes
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Tex-Mex Fiesta: Use enchilada sauce, add black beans & corn.
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Vegetarian: Replace meat with sautéed zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach.
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Taco Pie: Use taco seasoning, blend Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
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White Chicken “Lasagna”: Swap meat for shredded rotisserie chicken + Alfredo sauce + peas.