Taco Pie

Twist up your taco night and serve this super simple, beefy, cheesy, and flavorful taco pie instead! It's a 30-minute dinner idea that you will have everyone wanting seconds.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 9 inch pie crust , can use premade
1 pound ground beef
1 Tablespoon taco seasoning , or more to taste
⅓ cup salsa
⅓ cup sour cream
½ cup refried beans
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese , divided
salt and pepper , to taste

Desired toppings - shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, cilantro

Instructions

Preheat oven and prepare crust: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and poke a few holes in the bottom of the crust with a fork. Bake 7-10 minutes.
Cook ground beef: Meanwhile, brown 1 lb ground beef in a skillet until cooked all the way through. Drain. Add 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning and 1/3 cup salsa. Mix in 1/3 cup sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add: Spread 1/2 cup refried beans onto the bottom of the crust. Then sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese on top. Add beef on top. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve: Add desired taco toppings on top.

Notes

Variation:

You could also make this recipe with chicken. Dice the chicken into 1-inch cubes and cook in place of the hamburger.
Add a layer of refried beans to the crust before the meat mixture.

Storage: Leftovers will keep in an airtight storage in the the refrigerator up to 3 days.

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