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Taco Pie Recipe

This taco pie is a fun new way to get your taco fix any night of the week!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, pie
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 slices
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Pie Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. 85% lean ground beef ground chicken or turkey also works
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade (1 packet)
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce (1 can)
  • 8 oz. refrigerated crescent rolls (1 tube), refrigerated pie crust also works
  • cups crushed tortilla chips divided
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, chopped green onions, shredded lettuce, fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Add the ground beef and onion to a skillet set over medium heat. Brown the ground beef. Then, drain the excess liquid.
    1 lb. 85% lean ground beef, ½ onion
  • Stir in the taco seasoning and tomato sauce.
    2 tbsp taco seasoning, 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • Unroll the crescent roll dough and press the pieces into the bottom of a pie pan and up the sides.
    8 oz. refrigerated crescent rolls
  • Layer half of the tortilla chips on the dough. Spread the ground beef over the chips.
    1¼ cups crushed tortilla chips
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Spread the sour cream over the ground beef. Then top with the cheese and remaining tortilla chips.
    1 cup sour cream, 1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • Bake for another 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
  • Top with tomatoes, green onion, lettuce, and cilantro
    optional toppings:

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 869mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 3mg