One of Andy and my favorite new meals is this Mile High Torta.  I can’t believe I haven’t posted the recipe because we have this at least once a month since I found it. 

Ingredients:

1 lb lean (80%) ground beef

2 Roma tomatoes (if you like tomatoes, use more)

1 can spicy chili beans (we use black beans in cumin sauce)

4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon Old El Paso taco seasoning (we made our own)

3 8 inch flour tortillas

2 cups shredded taco-flavored cheese

Heat oven to 375,  Spray 9 inch pie pan with cooking spray.  In skillet, cook ground beef over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.  Stir in tomatoes, beans, and 2 tablespoons cilantro. 

In a bowl, mix sour cream and taco seasoning.

Place 1 flour tortilla in bottom of pie pan.  Spread about 2 1/2 tablespoons of sour cream mixture over tortilla.  Top with 1/3 of ground beef and 1/2 cup of cheese.  Repeat layers 2 more times, sprinkle with cheese. 

Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. We added green onions, since we like green onions. 

Serves 6 or serves 4 hearty portions

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