Description
Taco Pie is a delicious Tex-Mex inspired dish that combines all the flavors of tacos in a convenient pie form. This easy-to-make recipe features a flavorful beef filling with a crispy crescent roll crust, topped with gooey melted cheese and all your favorite taco toppings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- ¾ cup water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
- sliced olives, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions (for topping)
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 grease, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the Crust: Unroll crescent dough in a pie plate, press seams to form a crust. Sprinkle with tortilla chips.
- Assemble: Layer beef mixture, salsa, and cheeses over the chips.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Top with sour cream, tomatoes, olives, and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter option.
- For extra spice, add chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
