Tortilla Pie

Fun presentation for no extra effort

This is basically a deconstructed burrito. Instead of rolling the ingredients up into a packet, it is layered like a lasagna. It looks nice and I find it easier to assemble. This concept can be used with whatever burrito fillings you like. 

I've adapted this recipe from Everyday Food. The original recipe has spinach which I really like in this, but my picky eater complains about cooked spinach, so I just leave it out. Using chipotle powder instead of red pepper flakes adds a bit of smokiness which I like. 

Notes

This recipe works best with a leaner beef. I use a 93% or 96% lean ground beef. I personally would not use 90% or lower because it would end up too greasy. I often reduce the amount of cheese used in recipes but did not in this recipe because the cheese helps hold the pie together. The type of cheese is flexible. I like using a cheddar-jack because cheddar adds flavor and Monterey jack melts nicely. 

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