Description
This Taco Pie recipe is a flavorful twist on classic tacos, featuring a savory beef filling with layers of cheese, sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips baked in a golden pie crust. Customize with your favorite toppings for a fun and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Taco Pie:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
- ¾ cup water
- 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust or homemade pie crust
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips or corn chips
For Toppings (Optional):
- Chopped lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced black olives
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Season the beef: Add taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the crust: Press pie crust into a dish, add beef mixture, cheeses, sour cream, and tortilla chips.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let it rest before slicing. Top with optional toppings and serve.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter version.
- Add refried beans under the meat for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
