Seven Layer Tortilla Pie

For every Italian meal made in a week a Mexican meal must also be made is a pact Miata Guy and I shook hands on. If I had my way we would eating nothing but Italian dishes and soups, hence the reason for the pact since Miata Guy's favorite entrees are..... yes you guessed it Mexican.

Tired of the generic tacos, burritos, fajitas, and enchiladas, I found this recipe. After a few tweaks here and there you have

Seven Layer Tortilla Pie (Original recipe adapted from Allrecipe.com)

Step One- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

Step Two- Saute 2 cloves garlic and one chopped onion (We tried just adding the onion to the pie without sauteing it first and discovered it does not cook when the pie is baking in the oven)

Step Three- In a large bowl mix together 2 (15oz) cans pinto beans (drained, rinsed, and mashed), 3/4 cup salsa (check out our homemade salsa recipe!), and onion and garlic

Step Four- In a different bowl, mix together 1/4 salsa, 3 Tablespoon chopped cilantro, 1 (15oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed), 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, and 1 can chopped green chiles.

Step Five- In a pie dish place one tortilla. Spread 3/4 cupish pinto bean mixture over the tortilla to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top with a 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, and cover with another tortilla. Spread with 2/3 cupish black bean mixture, and top with a 1/4 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat layering two more times. Cover the remaining tortilla, and spread with remaining pinto bean mixture and cheese.

Step Six- Cover with foil, and bake in oven for 40 minutes ish. Cut into wedges.

Step Seven- ENJOY