TACO PIE - an easy recipe for dinner! The secret sauce makes it over the top! (2024)

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Taco Pie is fluffy dough baked in a pie dish and then loaded with beef, cheese, and more. This taco pie can be on the dinner table in just 30 minutes. The delicious crust is baked in a pie dish and packed with everything you love about tacos: browned ground beef, layered with a cream sauce, shredded lettuce, and more.

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Taco Pie

The easiest, cheesiest pie you will ever make in a single skillet in just 30 min – perfect for those busy weeknights and picky eaters! Not only is it quick and easy, but it is also a meal that is very filling. It also is great as leftovers for lunches! The irresistible crust is made out of pre-baked crescent rolls. Crescent rolls? How does that work? Let me show you!

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Pull apart the crescent rolls and line the inside of a pie dish with them. Then, gently use your hands to press the soft dough together, filling in any spaces, creating a perfect-looking pie crust. Genius, right? It’s so easy, even the kids can do it:)

Ingredients:

  • Refrigerated crescent rolls– everybody loves crescent rolls! The crescent roll crust is delicious and easy to make.
  • Ground beef– can also be substituted with ground turkey or shredded chicken, or protein of choice
  • Taco seasoning– taco seasoning is optional. You can also season with chili powder, ground cumin, salsa, bell peppers, garlic powder, salt, etc.
  • Shredded cheese– a Mexican blend or sharp cheddar works best
  • Sour creamfull fat or light sour cream
  • Taco sauce– we prefer a mild red taco sauce. Make it extra spicy with a hot taco sauce!
  • Shredded lettuce– prepackaged or freshly shredded
  • Tomatoes– cherry tomatoes, diced.
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The BEST part about our taco pie recipe is the secret ingredient that we add to the sour cream to kick up the flavor. Have you ever tried sour cream on your tacos before? If so, you know how DELICIOUS it makes tacos. That’s why we couldn’t possibly leave it out of our taco pie. What do we add to the sour cream before spreading it over the taco meat? Red taco sauce! YES! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. It’s the perfect balance of creamy and spicy.

Instructions:

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It will take about 30 minutes from start to finish to make this dinner. That includes the prepping of the ingredients AND baking times. The crust bakes to perfection while the ground beef (or ground turkey) cooks in a large skillet. How’s that for quick and easy? Once it is done baking, we cover it with fresh tomatoes and shredded lettuce. You can add as much or as little of this as you want. Personally, I love a lot of lettuce on my taco salad, so I add more to my piece. Extra shredded cheese and olives would be good too! My husband adds fresh onion to his slice.

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This dinner is so filling, which makes it a great choice for busy families like ours! Add all of your favorite taco toppings, like black olives, guacamole, salsa, extra cheddar cheese, etc. If you prefer a little more spice, consider seasoning the beef with some chili powder and ground cumin. Sides are totally optional! You can enjoy taco pie all by itself or your favorite taco sides.

Sides

  • Refried beans
  • Black beans
  • Tortilla chips and salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Cilantro
  • Pico de gallo
  • Mexican rice
  • Elote or Mexican street corn salad

“I made this for dinner and everyone loved it! Even picky eaters will love this taco pie!”

emily
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Taco Pie

Fluffy dough baked in a pie dish then loaded with beef, cheese, and more.

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 package of refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1 pound of ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 packet of taco seasoning (optional)
  • 1 cup of shredded cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup red taco sauce
  • ½ cup shredded lettuce
  • Fresh cut tomatoes (amount based on preference)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees

  • Prepare a pie dish with non-stick spray

  • Remove crescent rolls from their package and pull apart the triangles

  • Put the triangles along the inside of the pie dish (as pictured)

  • Using your hands, press and pull the dough so that it is evenly spread along the dish, looking like a real pie crust!

  • Bake the dough according to the crescent roll package: at 375 degrees for about 11 minutes, or until the bottom of the pie is golden.

  • Remove the crescent pie crust from the oven and set it aside

  • Cook the ground beef over medium heat until brown (or cooked through), then drain the excess oil

  • Add the ground beef to the pie crust

  • Sprinkle the cheese on top

  • Return the pie back into the oven for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted

  • While the cheese is melting, mix the sour cream and taco sauce in a small bowl

  • Cut small slices of fresh tomato

  • Remove the taco pie from the oven and spread the sour cream mixture evenly on top

  • Sprinkle the shredded lettuce and tomatoes over the sour cream mixture

  • Cut with a knife and serve with a spatula!

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Welcome to Smart School House! I’m so glad you are here! I’m Kelly Dixon and my website is designed to inspire your creative side. I hope you visit us here often!

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FAQs

What condiments go on tacos? ›

These include:
  1. Guacamole.
  2. Mexican-Blend Shredded Cheese.
  3. Pico de Gallo.
  4. Pinto Beans.
  5. Sour Cream.
  6. Mexican Red Rice.
  7. Habanero Salsa.
  8. Grilled Peppers.

How many tacos will 1lb of meat make? ›

How much ground beef per taco? Each taco shell or small soft taco-size tortilla fits about 2 ounces or 1/4 cup of meat. If you add diced onions, you could stretch a pound of ground beef to make about a dozen tacos. With just the meat and spices, you can make about 8 tacos from a pound of meat.

What is the nutritional value of a taco pie? ›

Taco Pie - 1 cup
  • Total Fat 23g 29%
  • Saturated Fat 9.5g 48%
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g.
  • Monounsaturated Fat 6.7g.
  • Cholesterol 65mg 22%
  • Sodium 501mg 22%
  • Total Carbohydrates 28g 10%
  • Dietary Fiber 1.7g 6%
Jul 7, 2016

How many tacos for 50 people? ›

If I was making tacos for fifty I would calculate 3 tacos per person. So 150 tacos, so 150 x 1.5 oz so 225 oz. or 14 pounds of ground beef. I would use a lean ground beef so that there would be too much grease to dispose of. I would suggest a quarter-pound ground beef/pork per person.

How many pounds of meat do I need for 2 people tacos? ›

As a general rule, you should plan for about 1/4 to 1/2 pound of meat per person when making tacos. So for a family of four, you'll need around 1 to 2 pounds of ground beef. Of course, this can vary depending on your personal preferences and appetite, so adjust accordingly.

How much lettuce for a taco bar? ›

How do I calculate how much lettuce I need for 100 tacos? Determine the number of tacos you'll be making. Multiply this number by the required weight of lettuce per person (1.3 ounces or 36.85 g).

What is the healthiest pie in the world? ›

In the pumpkin pie, calories, carbs and sodium are lower, while protein is higher. But the apple pie takes the cake when it comes to fiber and potassium, and it has less added sugar.

Are meat pies unhealthy? ›

Sadly, they're not great as a regular part of your diet. An average individual meat pie provides around 450kcal, but the biggest problem is the 12g of saturated fat inside it – that's more than half the daily guideline. If you have buttery mashed potato or chips on the side, the fat content of your meal is even higher.

Are taco shells good for you? ›

#1: The outer shell

Flour tortillas are often full of refined carbohydrates. Whole-wheat or corn options are higher in dietary fiber, which helps to keep your blood sugar levels from spiking. While these healthy soft taco shells won't increase your taco fat, they're not great for low-carb diets.

What to put out on a taco bar? ›

20 Taco Bar Topping Ideas That Go Beyond The Basics
  1. 01 of 20. Quick Pickled Jalapeños. ...
  2. 02 of 20. Corn-Chile Relish. ...
  3. 03 of 20. Spicy Guacamole. ...
  4. 04 of 20. Charro Beans. ...
  5. 05 of 20. Chunky Guacamole. ...
  6. 06 of 20. Black Bean and Corn Salsa. ...
  7. 07 of 20. Peach Salsa. ...
  8. 08 of 20. Guacamole.

What are the most common taco fillings? ›

Beef mince, steak, shredded chicken, pork, fish and even prawns are quick options. Enjoy a richer taco by using slow cooked beef or pulled pork. Don't forget to cook your meat with taco seasoning to get that Mexican spice rolling!

What is the order of a taco bar? ›

Lay out all the food in order. Follow this list and set up around an island or table:
  • Flatware napkins and plates.
  • Tortillas and Hard Shell Tortillas.
  • Meat.
  • Beans and Rice.
  • Toppings lay these out in the order that you would put on the taco.
  • Cheese cheese and more cheese.
  • Lettuce and tomato.
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