Taco Pie

Taco night is always a hit in my house, but sometimes I like to switch things up and that’s where Taco Pie comes in. It has all the flavors of classic tacos, but baked into a comforting casserole that’s easy to slice and serve.

I love piling it high with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and avocado to give it that taco bar feel right at the dinner table. This is a family favorite meal that is completely customizable. Combine simple ingredients for a filling meal that is perfect for a crowd or an weeknight meal. If you love this dish, then you might like Taco Casserole and Walking Taco Casserole Recipe.

Ingredients

• Pie Crust – To make things easier we used a premade pie crust
• Ground Beef – We used lean ground beef but you can substitute with ground turkey
• White Onion – Chop fresh onion into small pieces to add flavor the to meat. Bell pepper is also a great addition
• Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Taco Seasoning – Feel free to use a packet or make Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
• Salsa – Use store bought or make Homemade Salsa Recipe
• Sour Cream – Added for a creamy center
• Colby Jack Cheese – Use freshly shredded cheese. You can even add in Mexican Blend Cheese for even more flavor.
• Optional Taco Toppings – Sour Cream, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, pico de gallo, guacamole, green onions, fresh cilantro and black olives

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How to Make Taco Pie

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2 – Roll out the pie crust and press into a pie pan. If needed, trim off excess around the edges. Poke the bottom of the pie crust with a fork to prevent air bubbles. We poked it 15-20 times. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the pie crust is light and golden brown.

Step 3 – Meanwhile, cook the ground beef with the white onions in a large skillet over medium heat until the season beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent.

Step 4 – Add in minced garlic, salt, pepper and taco seasoning. Stir to combine.

Step 5 – Add in the salsa, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir meat mixture to combine until the cheese is melted.

Step 6 – Once the pie crust is cooked, add the ground beef mixture to the crust and evenly spread out. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on the top of the taco pie. Bake Uncovered for 12-16 minutes or until the cheese is melted and starts to bubble around the edges.

Step 7 – Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes. Cut like you would a regular pie. Serve with more sour cream, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and black olives on top.

Recipe Tips

• Adding Toppings – I like to put the sour cream, and tomatoes on top of the pie. However, if you plan on storing leftovers, only put the lettuce and tomatoes on the pieces you are eating, because lettuce will not store great on top.
• Adding in Beans – You can add in a can of black beans – make sure to drain and rinse. Add them in when you stir in the sour cream, salsa, and cheese.
• Rest Taco Pie – Before slicing the pie make sure to rest for clean lines.

Variations

• Veggie Taco Pie – Omit the ground beef and add in black beans, refried beans and corn.
• Swap the Beef – Use cooked shredded chicken instead of beef for a delicious chicken taco pie.
• Make it Spicy – Add jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
• Use Crescent Roll Dough – Press them into the pie dish for a thicker, flaky crust.