Mexican Fiesta Tortilla Pie 🥧🇲🇽

Aztec Pie Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🍽️ Servings: 6

Description:

Indulge in the rich flavors of Mexico with this savory Aztec Pie. Layers of seasoned lean ground beef, aromatic spices, and gooey cheeses, all baked to perfection between crispy tortilla chips, make this dish a delightful treat for the whole family.

Ingredients:

• 2 onions
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (4 oz) mild green chilies
• 1 bag (10 oz) tortilla chips
• 1/2 cup green olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced
• 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meat Sauce:

   • In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onions in oil until soft.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
   • Transfer the onion-garlic mixture to a small bowl.
   • Cook the lean ground beef in the same skillet until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
   • Return the onion and garlic to the skillet with the beef.
   • Stir in chili powder, sugar, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Cook for 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
   • Stir in the undrained tomatoes and green chilies, breaking up the tomatoes. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Assemble the Aztec Pie:

   • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • Spread half of the tortilla chips evenly on the bottom of a large casserole dish.
   • Spoon half of the meat sauce over the chips.
   • Sprinkle with sliced green onions and scatter half of the sliced olives over the sauce.
   • Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheeses over the olives.
   • Press down gently with a spatula to compress the layers.
   • Add another layer of tortilla chips on top of the cheese and meat sauce.
   • Spoon the remaining meat sauce over the chips and press down slightly again.
   • Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheeses over the top.

3. Bake the Aztec Pie:

   • Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dish is hot and bubbly.
   • Remove from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes before serving.

4. Serve and Garnish:

   • Garnish the top of the Aztec Pie with the reserved olives.
   • Add additional sliced green olives, avocado, and lime wedges for extra flavor and presentation if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 576.5
• Fat: 34.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 12.4g
• Cholesterol: 85.7mg
• Sodium: 1027mg
• Carbohydrates: 40.3g
  • Fiber: 5.8g
  • Sugar: 7.7g
• Protein: 29.4g

This Aztec Pie recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual gathering with friends. With its bold flavors and easy preparation, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy! 🍽️🇲🇽