Mexican Dinner Aka Taco Pie
Transform your taco night with this irresistibly savory Mexican Dinner, also known as Taco Pie! This easy-to-make dish brings together bold taco flavors in a comforting pie form. A flaky crescent roll crust serves as the base, layered with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and a medley of vibrant toppings like diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, black olives, and chopped green onions. Finished with a dollop of creamy sour cream, this taco pie is baked to golden perfection, making it the ultimate weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing party dish. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's a delicious twist on traditional tacos that will have your family and guests coming back for seconds. Perfect for fans of Mexican-inspired recipes, this hearty, flavorful dish is sure to become a household favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning mix
- 0.67 cup Water
- 1 tube Refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Sliced black olives
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 medium Tomato, diced
- 1 cup Shredded lettuce
- 2 Green onions, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess grease.
Step 3
Add the taco seasoning mix and water to the cooked beef, stirring well. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Set aside.
Step 4
Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring an even layer and pressing up along the edges to form a crust.
Step 5
Spread the cooked taco meat evenly over the crescent roll crust.
Step 6
Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese over the taco meat layer.
Step 7
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Step 8
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
Step 9
Spread sour cream evenly over the baked pie.
Step 10
Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomato, shredded lettuce, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions.
Step 11
Slice into wedges and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1675.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3238.6 |
| Total Fat 237.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 116.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 620.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4869.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 137.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 40.3g | |
| Protein 158.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2000.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2038.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories