23 August, 2015
Mexican Tortilla Stack
Mexican Tortilla Stack
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 500g beef mince
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 zucchini, grated
- 400g kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 portion of C4K Kitchen’s Mexican Spice Mix or 1 packet store bought Taco Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chilli (optional)
- 1 portion of C4K Kitchen’s Mumma’s Magic Sauce (approx. 700-800ml)
- 5 flour tortillas
- 3/4 cup grated cheese
Method:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy based frying pan, sauté the garlic and onion until the onion starts to soften
- Add in the mince, taco seasoning and chilli powder browning off the meat breaking up the mince with the wooden spoon while cooking
- Once the meat has browned and is sealed add in the grated vegetables, kidney beans and the MMS, bring to the boil then reduce to a steady simmer and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius and lightly grease a 20cm springform tin
- Place the first tortilla on the base of the prepared tin and top with 1/4 of the mince mixture placing the next tortilla on top, repeat until you have used all the mixture and top with the last tortilla, sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top tortilla
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is golden
- Serve topped with sour cream and/or guacamole and a side serve of the C4K Kitchen’s Mexican Salsa Salad.
Recipe Notes:
- Store covered in the fridge for the maximum of 3 days
- This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months
Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.