Description
Taco Pie is a delicious Tex-Mex dish that combines all the flavors of a classic taco in a comforting pie form. With layers of seasoned ground beef, gooey cheeses, zesty salsa, and crunchy toppings, this easy-to-make Taco Pie is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
1 lb
Taco Seasoning Mix:
1 packet
Water:
1/2 cup
Pie Crust:
1 refrigerated or homemade
Cheddar Cheese, shredded:
1 cup
Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded:
1/2 cup
Salsa:
1/2 cup
Sour Cream:
1/4 cup
Green Onions, chopped:
1/4 cup
Black Olives, sliced (optional):
1/4 cup
Tortilla Chips, crushed:
1/2 cup
Nonstick Cooking Spray:
as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the pie crust: Spray a 9-inch pie dish with nonstick cooking spray. Press the pie crust into the bottom and sides.
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat. Add taco seasoning and water. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble the pie: Spread the cooked beef mixture into the pie crust. Top with salsa, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let the pie rest for 5 minutes. Top with sour cream, green onions, olives, and crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Add diced jalapeños or chopped bell peppers for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or Mexican rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
