Hot Mexicali Tortilla Pie

This Hot Mexicali Tortilla Pie is a layered masterpiece that’s perfect for taco night or any fiesta! Packed with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted cheese, it’s a hearty and flavorful dish that’s sure to satisfy. The layers of tortillas and toppings make it fun to serve and even more fun to eat. Perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers, this dish is a must-try for Mexican food lovers.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1–2 tablespoons taco seasoning, to taste
• ½ cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
• 1 onion, peeled and diced
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• ½ cup chopped scallions
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup enchilada sauce
• 1 can (approx. 16 oz.) refried beans
• 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
• 5 flour tortillas (10")
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a 12 ½" skillet, brown beef with taco seasoning and broth. Remove from the pan into a dish and set aside.
3. Add one tablespoon of oil to the pan and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Remove the mixture from the pan and into the dish with the cooked beef.
4. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan along with the flour. On medium heat, whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the sauce is slightly thickened. Return the beef and onion mixtures to the pan with the milk sauce, add the scallions, and season to taste. Remove the mixture to another dish, wipe the pan with a paper towel.
5. In a separate bowl, combine enchilada sauce with the refried beans. Place one tortilla into the skillet, top with half the beef mixture, then the second tortilla, half the bean mixture, the third tortilla, the remaining beef mixture, the fourth tortilla, the remaining bean mixture, and then the fifth tortilla. Top with the cheese.
6. Bake in a preheated oven for 30–45 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown. Makes approximately 6 servings.