Tortilla and Black Bean Pie - Everyday Food

Ingredients

• 4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 jalapeno chile, minced (remove seeds and ribs for less heat)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 12 ounces beer, or 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (2 1/2 cups)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. With a paring knife, trim tortillas to fit a 9-inch springform pan. Use the bottom of the pan as a guide. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeno, garlic, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Add beans and beer, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until liquid has almost evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in corn and scallions, and remove from heat. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
4. Fit a trimmed tortilla in bottom of springform pan; layer with 1/4 of the beans and 1/2 cup of cheese. Repeat three times, using 1 cup cheese on top layer. Bake until cheese melts, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove side of pan; sprinkle pie with scallions. To serve, slice into wedges.

As you can see from the picture, I slightly over cooked it (by slightly I mean way overcooked it). I should've watched it more closely. I also wasn't using a springform pan, I don't own one. I think having that pan would've been helpful in cutting the pie and serving it.
I also used a more "hoppy" beer. I think I used an IPA. I've made this before and next time I'll use a more neutral flavored beer. Other than that, I followed this recipe as is. This wasn't my roommates favorite dishes so far but they did eat all of it. Its a great vegetarian dish and those meat eater men I live with seemed to miss the protein :)
REALLY IMPORTANT - Do not touch the seeds or ribs of that jalapeno with your hands. I did it once before and it burns like you would not believe. If you happen to tempt fate, keeping your hands in milk will help. I know - I happened to do this when I first started cooking.

Hands in Milk - circa 2005