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Taco Pie

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A quick and comforting taco pie made with seasoned ground beef, onions, and green chiles layered between flour tortillas and topped with melty queso.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for flavor) Lean beef can be used for less grease.
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced green chiles (4 oz), drained
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp of homemade) Homemade can include cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt.
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce or salsa Adds moisture and binds filling.
  • 4–6 large flour tortillas (8–10 inch) 4 for a thinner crust, 6 for a thicker crust.
  • 2 cups shredded queso blanco or melting cheese blend A mixture of Monterey Jack and mild cheddar works well.
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter For warming/pressing tortillas.
Optional toppings
  • sour cream
  • chopped cilantro
  • sliced jalapeños
  • diced tomatoes
  • avocado
  • shredded lettuce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, and cook until no longer pink (6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and stir to coat. Pour in tomato sauce (or salsa) and drained green chiles. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to meld flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Warm tortillas in a skillet (20–30 seconds per side). Lightly brush with oil or butter if desired.
  6. Line the pie dish with two tortillas, overlapping and tucking to cover the bottom and sides. Trim any overhang.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Spoon the beef mixture into the tortilla-lined dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle shredded queso over the top.
  2. Add a final thin tortilla layer for an enclosed pie or leave it open-faced for a quicker bake.
  3. Bake for 18–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and edges are golden.
  4. Let the pie rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding refried beans between layers or experiment with different proteins and toppings.
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