Taco Pie

Taco Pie

• 1 lb, ground beef or turkey
• 1 onion, diced (optional)
• black pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 oz.) can corn, drained (optional)
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
• 6 (8'') whole wheat tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Brown meat, onion, and black pepper in skillet. Add chili powder, tomato sauce, corn and black beans and simmer mixture over medium heat until heated through. In greased glass pie pan or 9'' square, place 1 cup meat mixture in bottom. Top with 3 tortillas, 2 cups meat mixture, 1 cup shredded cheese, 3 tortillas and top with remaining meat mixture. Cover with foil and cook at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove foil, top with remaining 1 cup cheese and return to oven, uncovered, for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.