Taco Pie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
459 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Pie
Description
The recipe starts by browning ground beef in a skillet, mixing in taco seasoning and salsa to develop a flavorful filling. Crescent roll dough triangles are arranged in a pie dish to form a buttery, flaky crust lining. The cooked beef filling is poured into the crust, then covered with a layer of crushed tortilla chips for crunch.
Dollops of sour cream are spread gently over the chips, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, then baked until the cheese melts and the crust browns to a golden color. The result is a layered casserole-like pie featuring savory meat, crispy textures from chips and crust, and creamy melted cheese.
Once baked, the pie is served topped with preferred fresh taco garnishes such as lettuce, diced tomato, cilantro, avocado, and additional sour cream. This makes a rich, filling dish that blends classic taco flavors in a convenient pie form suitable for family meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 (8 oz) can crescent rolls
- 3/4 cup tortilla chip crushed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- lettuce desired toppings, chopped, diced, etc
- tomato
- sour cream
- cilantro
- avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9-inch deep pie dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through. Add in the taco seasoning and the salsa and cook until warmed through.
- Unroll the crescent rolls. Separate the dough into 8 triangles. Line the pie dish with the triangles, with the small point at the bottom middle of the dish and the wide end at the top. Press the edges together.
- Pour the cooked beef mixture into the crust. Sprinkle the crushed chips over the top of the beef. Drop the sour cream in dollops over the chips and gently spread. Top with the cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust has browned.
- Serve topped with your desired taco toppings.
Notes
- Nutrition information provided is an estimate and does not include toppings.
- The pie crust is formed from commercially prepared crescent roll dough for ease and flakiness.
- Custom toppings such as lettuce, tomato, cilantro, avocado, and extra sour cream can be added when serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 784mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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