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Ultimate Easy Ground Beef Taco Pie

A thick, cheesy slice of taco pie topped with sour cream and fresh cilantro.
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Make this simple, layered ground beef taco pie for a quick family dinner. It uses tortillas for a sturdy crust and is packed with seasoned meat and melted cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 medium flour tortillas
  • 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans, warmed
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly evaporated. Remove from heat.
  4. Place one tortilla in the bottom of the prepared pie plate, allowing the edges to hang over the sides. Spread half of the warmed refried beans evenly over the tortilla.
  5. Spoon half of the seasoned ground beef mixture over the beans. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
  6. Place a second tortilla over the cheese layer. Spread the remaining refried beans over this tortilla, followed by the remaining ground beef mixture.
  7. Top the beef layer with the remaining shredded cheese.
  8. Fold the overhanging edges of the bottom tortilla up and over the filling to create a crust edge.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the crust are lightly golden.
  10. Let the taco pie cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Top each slice with sour cream and fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, you can lightly brush the bottom tortilla with melted butter before adding the beans.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or shredded cooked chicken for the ground beef.
  • Serve this easy taco pie with your favorite taco toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or sliced black olives.

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