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Mary Berry Mexican Tortilla Bake

Mary Berry Mexican Tortilla Bake
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Mary Berry’s Mexican Tortilla Bake is a layered casserole-style dish where soft flour tortillas are stacked with a rich meat and vegetable filling, then baked with cheese until bubbling and golden. It’s similar to a lasagna but uses tortillas instead of pasta, creating a soft, deliciously textured meal.

Ingredients

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  • 500g minced beef

  • 1 onion (chopped)

  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)

  • 1 red pepper (diced)

  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes

  • 1 tin kidney beans (drained)

  • 1 cup sweetcorn

  • 2 tbsp tomato purée

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp chilli powder (optional)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 6 soft flour tortillas

  • 200g grated cheddar or Mexican cheese blend

  • Fresh coriander (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Sauté the aromatics: Cook onion and garlic until softened and fragrant.

  • Brown the beef: Add minced beef and cook until no longer pink.

  • Add vegetables: Stir in red pepper, kidney beans, and sweetcorn.

  • Season generously: Mix in cumin, paprika, chilli powder, salt, and pepper.

  • Add tomatoes: Pour in chopped tomatoes and tomato purée, then simmer.

  • Reduce the mixture: Let it cook for 10 minutes until thickened.

  • Prepare the dish: Grease an ovenproof baking dish lightly.

  • Start layering: Place a tortilla at the base and spread the beef mixture on top.

  • Add cheese: Sprinkle a generous layer of grated cheese over the filling.

  • Continue stacking: Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.

  • Bake to perfection: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25 minutes until golden.

  • Rest briefly: Allow it to stand for a few minutes before slicing.

  • Garnish and serve: Finish with chopped coriander for freshness.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-mexican-tortilla-bake/