Seven Layer Tortilla Pie

I enjoy one dish meals, mostly for their ease.  But I did also enjoy the taste of this one.  I've seen many versions or this, so my guess is the ingredients could be changed to suit your taste.  I might need to find a substitute for the tomatoes next time!

Seven Layer Tortilla Pie


1 pound ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 can re-fried beans
¼ cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can Rotelle tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
7 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Directions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until done; add taco seasoning and cook according to package directions. Stir in re-fried beans, red onions and garlic. In a separate bowl, mix together Rotelle, cilantro, and black beans.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place 1 tortilla in a greased pie plate or tart dish. Spread ¾ cup meat and bean mixture over tortilla to within ½ inch of edge. Top with ¼ cup cheese, and cover with another tortilla. Spread with ⅔ cup black bean mixture, and top with ¼ cup cheese. Repeat layering twice. Cover with remaining tortilla, and spread with remaining meat and bean mixture. Top with remaining cheese. Cover with foil, and bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve. 

I found this version at Let's Dish.

Alterations: I mentioned before that there are several versions out there so anything could probably be changed.  I might try it with chicken instead of ground beef next time.  I was also wondering if this could be put into a slowcooker to cook.  I think my sister-in-law had a recipe like that.  Perhaps I'll have to ask . . .