Tortilla Beef Pie

Now here’s a contemporary version of the classic meat pie – no pastry to make, reduced fat and super easy. With lean Canadian ground beef and a few pantry-ready ingredients, this recipe for Tortilla Beef Pie is always ready to make.
10 Minutes

Category, DifficultyBeginner

Now here’s a contemporary version of the classic meat pie – no pastry to make, reduced fat and super easy. With lean Canadian ground beef and a few pantry-ready ingredients, this recipe for Tortilla Beef Pie is always ready to make.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins
 
 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin, Round or Chuck*
 1 EACH small onion and clove garlic, minced
 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
 ½ cup (125 mL) chili sauce
 4 large flour tortillas
 2 cup (500 mL) low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
 2 green onions, chopped
1

Cook ground beef in pan using medium-high heat for 9 to 10 minutes, breaking into small chunks with back of spoon until browned and completely cooked. Drain in colander. Return to pan and add onion and garlic; simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes until vegetables soften.

2

Mash kidney beans. Combine with beef mixture; stir in chili sauce. Place 1 tortilla on baking sheet. Spread right to edge with one-third of the beef mixture. Sprinkle with one-quarter each Cheddar and green onion. Repeat layers, finishing with tortilla, cheese and green onion.

3

Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice into wedges and serve with more chili sauce if desired.

4

*Other Options: Lean/Extra Lean Ground Beef

Excellent source of iron (27% DV) and zinc (46% DV), 39% DV sodium.

Ingredients

 
 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin, Round or Chuck*
 1 EACH small onion and clove garlic, minced
 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
 ½ cup (125 mL) chili sauce
 4 large flour tortillas
 2 cup (500 mL) low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
 2 green onions, chopped
Tortilla Beef Pie
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