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    Home » Mexican Recipes

    Whole Enchilada Pie

    BY: Ben Rayl PUBLISHED: 2 Sep, '13 UPDATED: 15 May, '21 13 Comments

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    5 from 2 votes

    This recipe comes from my mother and it is one of my favorite things she makes.  The multiple layers of crushed corn tortillas, ground beef, cheese and Mexican sauces give this enchilada pie the perfect texture and totally delicious flavor.

    Crispy crunchy mexican inspired deliciousness.

    Looking for Mexican recipe ideas? Here are a few fantastic Enchilada recipes:

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    Crispy crunchy mexican inspired deliciousness.

    The Whole Enchilada Pie

    The multiple layers of crushed corn tortillas, ground beef, cheese and Mexican sauces give this enchilada pie the perfect texture and totally delicious flavor.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 987kcal
    Author: Ben Rayl

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 medium onion - diced
    • 2 cloves garlic - pressed
    • ⅓ cup mexican salsa
    • 16 oz refried beans
    • 10 oz enchilada sauce
    • 1 cup black olives - sliced
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 6 cups corn chips - crushed
    • 3 cups cheddar cheese - grated

    garnishes:

    • chopped fresh tomatoes
    • shredded iceberg lettuce
    • sliced green onions
    • diced avocado
    • optional sour cream

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9"x13" baking dish.
    • In a large frying pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
    • Lower the heat and add the salsa, beans, enchilada sauce, olives, and salt.  Stir and cook until well combined and bubbly, then remove from heat.
    • Place 1 cup of the chips in the bottom of the baking dish.  Spread half of the beef mixture on top.   Top with another cup of the chips and half of the cheese.  Spread over the remaining beef mixture, the rest of the chips, and sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
    • Bake the pie for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the center is hot and bubbly.  Serve immediately with bowls filled with garnishes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 987kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 2464mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1033IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 608mg | Iron: 4mg

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    1. Jenny

      September 11, 2018 at 2:56 am

      This recipe was first published in a culinary murder mystery by Diane Mott Davidson. She used picante sauce instead of salsa. Its a great recipe, but, to be fair, credit should be given to Me. Davidson.

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    2. Sherrye

      June 29, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      hi - are you using corn chips, like Fritos, or a Mexican style chip like you would use with salsa? thanks!

      Reply
    3. Pamela

      March 04, 2014 at 5:19 pm

      I made this tonight...it was really good. 🙂 I used a dish that was a bit too large but just baked it for 15 minutes and I added some chili powder and cumin to the meat mixture. I'll make this again. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Sherrye

      February 01, 2014 at 11:33 am

      the recipe calls for 6 cups of chips. You put 1 cup on 1st layer, 1 cup on 2nd layer, so you are putting 4 cups on the top? just wondering! sounds good.

      Reply
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      December 17, 2013 at 7:51 am

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    6. Laura

      October 10, 2013 at 2:57 am

      I made this tonight for my family and we all loved it. I will definitely be putting this in my rotation of recipes. Thanks so much for sharing

      Reply
    7. Jane

      September 05, 2013 at 8:07 am

      I can't wait to try another of your amazing recipes! This sounds so yummy, my mouth is actually watering! My family is really starting to take notice of what they're shoveling into their mouths for a change...Although I still have to ask for compliments on ameal well done! Thanks for your inspiration. Keep up the good work. LIKES all the way

      Reply
    8. Bryan Davis

      September 04, 2013 at 12:13 am

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