This delicious taco pie is loaded with seasoned ground beef, onions, garlic, and green chiles, in a flour tortilla crust, and topped with melty queso cheese. Customize the toppings to suit your taste and serve with sour cream and salsa.
This is a big family favorite. It is quick, easy, and hearty with plenty of flavor, making it great for weeknight meals. Top with minced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, shredded lettuce, pickled jalapenos, or chopped avocados.
Ingredients Notes and Substitutions
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- Ground beef: Use ground beef with a little fat in it. Fat gives the beef flavor.
- Green chiles: You can find them in the Hispanic food section of most grocery stores
- Flour tortillas: Use 10-inch or bigger. Mission makes Extra Grande Burrito Tortillas. I use two full-size ones and cut the third one to about 10 inches. You can freeze extra tortillas for up to 6 months.
- Cheese: You can use any Mexican melting cheese, such as Monterey Jack, cheddar, queso quesadilla, or Asadero cheese
How to Make Taco Pie
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- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. About halfway through the browning process, add the onion.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and green chiles. Cook for a minute while stirring. Add the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Place two tortillas in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Spread the refried beans over the top.
- Spoon the seasoned taco meat over the refried beans and top with another tortilla. Sprinkle with the cheeses.
- Bake until the cheese melts and the taco pie is heated.
- Top with your favorite assorted fixings.
Preparation Tips
- Let the pie cool slightly before serving so it cuts easily into pieces.
- The refried beans create a barrier to keep the tortillas from getting soggy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power just until warm enough.
- Freeze the fully cooled and well-wrapped pie in two layers of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat at 350 degrees covered with a loose aluminum foil tent for 20 minutes or until warm.
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Taco Pie
A delicious taco pie loaded with seasoned ground beef, onions, garlic, and green chiles, in a flour tortilla crust, and topped with melty queso cheese.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 342kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¾ cup water
- 3 10-inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup queso quesadilla cheese
- ½ cup Mexican cheese blend
- Toppings such as chopped tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeno.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. About halfway through the browning process, add the onion.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and green chiles. Cook for a minute while stirring. Add the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Place two tortillas in the bottom of the pie plate. Spread the refried beans over the top. Spoon the seasoned taco meat over the refried beans and top with another tortilla. Sprinkle evenly with both cheeses.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese melts and the taco pie is heated. Top with chopped tomato, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeno.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power just until warm enough.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 2mg
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Mahy
You don’t stop surprising me. This recipe is amazing. Easy to make and turns heads!
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it, Mahy!
Renata Feyen
What a perfectly great idea. I am definitely going to have to try this recipe. I bet it tastes great
Beth Pierce
It is absolutely delicious, enjoy!
Gus
I made this for dinner and it was such a fun twist on taco night. Cheesy, filling, and full of flavor!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Gus!
MayPal
That was an absolutely delicious taco pie! Great idea, too! The kids and I loved it.
Shannah
What a great twist for taco Tuesday (or any other night)! This recipe is so delicious and such a fun way to enjoy taco flavors without the traditional style tacos.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Shannah! I am so glad that you liked it.
Catalina
I made this for dinner and it was such a fun twist on taco night. Cheesy, hearty, and delicious!
Cara
Easy to make and pop in the oven! Tasted great with some guac and chips on the side
Paula
This taco pie recipe was so fun to make, and tasted great! My kids absolutely loved this one.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Paula! I am so glad that they liked it,
Kristin
This is the best taco-themed dish I’ve made in a long time. It’s super easy and super tasty. Can’t beat that!
Maria
I mixed some taco sauce into the beef because I like things a bit saucier. It was delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Maria!