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Mexican Fiesta in a Pie: Quick & Easy Taco Pie

Shake up your culinary routine! Our Quick & Easy Taco Pie brings the delightful flavors of a Mexican fiesta to your dinner table, encased in a buttery crescent roll crust. This oh-so-simple recipe incorporates zesty ground beef, refried beans, and oozing cheddar cheese, creating a symphony of delici...
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27 min
TOTAL TIME
387
CALORIES
$1.72
PER SERVING
Mexican Fiesta in a Pie: Quick & Easy Taco Pie
Ingredients
9 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Lean Ground Beef
1 lb lean ground beef
Refried Beans
1 cup refried beans
Salt
1 tsp salt
Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Crescent Roll Dough
1 pkg crescent roll dough
Taco Seasoning
2 tbsp taco seasoning
Medium Spicy Tostitos Salsa
3/4 cup medium spicy tostitos salsa
Directions
9 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
17 min
COOK TIME
27 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef and minced garlic until fully cooked, then drain and discard any excess grease.
3
Stir the refried beans, Tostitos salsa, salt, and Old El Paso taco seasoning into the beef, simmer the mixture on low heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
4
Unpack the Pillsbury crescent roll dough, separate it into triangles.
5
Press the triangles together to form a pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate, while ensuring to cover any gaps.
6
Trim any excess dough from the edges of the plate and assure eveness of the crust with gentle pressing.
7
Transfer the beef and bean mixture into the crust, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, followed by a dusting of dried oregano.
8
Bake the pie for 15-17 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown. If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil.
9
Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving.
Health Info
Macros
26g
CARBS
18g
FAT
25g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to cook the meat before adding it to the pie?
Can I use a store-bought pie crust?
How can I prevent the crust from getting soggy?
Which cheese is best for Taco Pie?
How much Taco seasoning should be used?
Can I customize the fillings?
Is it okay to use a skillet for baking instead of a pie dish?
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Can I make Taco Pie ahead and bake later?