San Jose Tortilla Pie Recipe
Ingredients
6 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Vegetable oil
Salt
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 to 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
6 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sliced ripe olives, optional
Directions
Cut each tortilla into eight wedges.
Saute a few at a time in hot oil until crisp.
Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with salt.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, green pepper and garlic until beef is browned and vegetables are tender; drain.
Stir in chili powder, oregano and cumin.
In a greased 13-in.x 9-in.x 2-in.baking dish, layer half of the tortilla wedges, half the meat mixture and half Of the cheese.
Sprinkle chilies evenly over cheese.
Top with remaining meat and cheese.
Tuck remaining tortilla wedges, point side up, around edge of dish.
In a small bowl, beat eggs, milk and salt.
Pour evenly over top.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes.
Garnish with!olives if desired.
Saute a few at a time in hot oil until crisp.
Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with salt.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, green pepper and garlic until beef is browned and vegetables are tender; drain.
Stir in chili powder, oregano and cumin.
In a greased 13-in.x 9-in.x 2-in.baking dish, layer half of the tortilla wedges, half the meat mixture and half Of the cheese.
Sprinkle chilies evenly over cheese.
Top with remaining meat and cheese.
Tuck remaining tortilla wedges, point side up, around edge of dish.
In a small bowl, beat eggs, milk and salt.
Pour evenly over top.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes.
Garnish with!olives if desired.
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