Taco Pie is made with layers of seasoned ground beef, corn, salsa, flour tortillas, and plenty of melted cheese. Everything is stacked together and baked until hot and cheesy for an easy family dinner.
I like making this when we’re craving tacos but I want something a little different from the usual shells and toppings. It has all those familiar taco flavors layered into one dish, and everyone can add their favorite toppings after I slice it.
Why I Love Taco Pie. 💙🌮
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Ground Beef: Use your favorite ground beef. Ground turkey can also be substituted.
- Onion: White onion adds flavor to the seasoned beef mixture.
- Garlic: Fresh minced garlic adds savory flavor. Garlic powder can be used in a pinch.
- Taco Seasoning: Packaged seasoning works, or use my Homemade Taco Seasoning.
- Corn: Adds a little sweetness and texture to the filling. Keep the liquid since your recipe calls for the corn undrained.
- Salsa: Use mild, medium, or hot depending on how spicy you want your Taco Pie.
- Flour Tortillas: The 8-inch tortillas create the layers and fit nicely in the baking dish.
- Mexican Blend Cheese: Melts between the layers and creates that cheesy top.
- Toppings: Sour cream, cilantro, diced tomatoes, lime, and shredded lettuce are all great for finishing each slice.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Taco Pie
Step 1: Cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet until the beef is browned. Add the garlic and taco seasoning.
Step 2: Stir in the corn and salsa until everything is well combined.
Step 3: Place a flour tortilla in the baking dish and add a layer of the beef mixture and shredded cheese.
Step 4: Continue layering the tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese, finishing with cheese on top.
Step 5: Bake until the Taco Pie is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
Step 6: Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing, then add your favorite taco toppings.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Drain excess grease: If your ground beef releases a lot of grease, drain it before adding the remaining ingredients.
- Layer evenly: Spread the beef mixture and cheese all the way to the edges so every slice has plenty of filling.
- Don’t overfill the layers: Divide the filling evenly so the Taco Pie stays together when sliced.
- Let it rest: Give the Taco Pie 5–10 minutes after baking before cutting into it. This helps the layers hold together.
- Add toppings after baking: Lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime are best added to individual slices just before serving. 🌮💙
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Taco Pie
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Ground Beef
- 1 Medium Sized Onion, Diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 15 Ounce Can Corn, Undrained
- 1 ½ Cups Salsa
- 5 8” Flour Tortillas
- 2 1/4 Cups Mexican Blend Cheese, Shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and prepare a cast iron skillet or spring form pan.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat and add the ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook until the ground beef is cooked through and no longer pink.
- To the pan, add the taco seasoning, corn and salsa. Stir and cook over medium heat until thickened and reduced slightly. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- To assemble the taco pie, place a tortilla on the bottom of the cast iron skillet or spring form pan. Spread ¼ of the taco meat mixture over the tortilla and sprinkle ¼ cup of the cheese over that. Repeat 3 more times, ending with a tortilla on top. Sprinkle the last ¼ cup of cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the pie is slightly crisp on the edges.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
Drain excess grease from the beef before adding the remaining ingredients. Let the Taco Pie rest for 5–10 minutes after baking so the layers hold together when sliced.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 744Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 20gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 169mgSodium: 909mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 52g
