Taco Pie Recipe
Layers of seasoned meat and cheese are baked in one pan to satisfy your taco cravings any night of the week with this easy taco pie.
Equipment
- 8 inch springform pan You can also use a 9x9 inch baking dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef (80-85% lean)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspooon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning* (You can use less or more to taste.)
- 1/4 cup water
- 12 ounces can corn
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
- 5 8 inch flour tortillas
- 2 cups Mexican blend cheese (grated or shredded )
- Green onions, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole or black olives make great garnishes.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8-inch springform pan by spraying it with nonstick spray.
- Fry ground beef with onion in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Cook until there is no pink left in the meat, then drain the excess fat. Add garlic powder, taco seasoning, water, corn, and salsa.
- Cook for five minutes.
- Place one tortilla in the springform pan. Layer on about 1 cup of the meat mixture. Sprinkle on ½ cup of cheese. Create layers of tortilla, meat mixture, and cheese until you’ve done 4 full layers. Finish with the 5th tortilla topped with the remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Allow pie to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the springform pan and cutting. You may also serve it directly from the pan.
Notes
*If you want more of a flavor kick, feel free to double the amount of taco seasoning.
Store tightly covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Make sure to fully reheat it prior to eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 29gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 931mgPotassium: 521mgFiber: 2gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 457IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 379mgIron: 3mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.