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.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) Van Osch Farms Ground Beef

• 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 cups (500 mL) low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese

• 2 green onions, chopped

Directions

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.

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