Burrito Pie

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
• 12 (8 inch)  flour tortillas
• 1 (16 ounce) jar red enchilada sauce 
• 12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, and saute until onions are translucent (about 5 more minutes). Drain any excess fat, if desired. Mix in the green chile peppers, tomatoes, and enchilada sauce. Stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

2. While meat mixture simmers, spread a thin layer of refried beans on one side of each tortilla. Set aside.

3. In the bottom of the casserole dish(es), spread a thin layer of the meat mixture. Cover with a layer of tortillas that have been smeared with the refried beans, followed by more meat mixture, and then a layer of cheese. Repeat tortilla with refried beans, meat, and cheese pattern until all the tortillas are used up. Topping off the casserole with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.

Label:  Thaw for 24 hours.   Bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.