About This Recipe
Taco Pie is a baked casserole dish combining traditional taco ingredients in a layered format. It requires common kitchen equipment including an oven, skillet, and pie dish.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Integrates familiar taco flavors in a single-serve format
- Uses readily available supermarket ingredients
- Allows for efficient preparation of multiple servings
- Provides customizable toppings for individual preferences
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 packet (1 oz/28g) taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 2 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 cup (115g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240g) refried beans
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream
Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- Brown ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water to cooked beef. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place one tortilla in bottom of pie dish. Spread refried beans evenly over tortilla.
- Spoon half of seasoned beef mixture over beans. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese.
- Place second tortilla over cheese layer. Top with remaining beef and cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and edges brown slightly.
- Cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Add optional toppings if desired.
FAQ
Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour?
Yes. Corn tortillas may require increased baking time due to different moisture content.
Is ground turkey suitable for this recipe?
Ground turkey can substitute for beef using identical preparation steps.
Can I prepare this dish ahead of baking?
Assembled unbaked taco pie may be refrigerated for up to 12 hours before cooking.
You Must Know
- Excess liquid in filling may cause soggy crust
- Overfilling layers can make slicing difficult
- Oven temperatures vary; adjust cooking time accordingly
- Letting pie rest before serving improves structural integrity
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days
- Reheat portions in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes
- Freezing not recommended due to texture changes in tortillas
- Add fresh toppings only after reheating