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Easy Ground Beef Taco Pie with Tortilla Layers

A hearty slice of taco pie featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, cheese, and topped with dollops of sour cream.
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Make this simple Taco Pie for a quick and hearty family dinner. It uses seasoned ground beef and layers of tortillas for a satisfying, sliceable meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 medium flour tortillas
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions (for topping)
  • Optional toppings: salsa, sliced black olives, shredded lettuce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces slightly. Remove from heat.
  4. Place one tortilla flat in the bottom of the prepared pie plate, allowing the edges to slightly overlap the sides if necessary.
  5. Spread half of the seasoned ground beef mixture evenly over the tortilla layer.
  6. Dollop half of the sour cream over the beef layer and sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
  7. Place a second tortilla on top of the cheese layer. Repeat the layering process: remaining beef, remaining sour cream, and remaining cheese.
  8. Top the pie with the final tortilla layer. Fold the edges of the bottom tortilla up and over the top tortilla to create a crust edge. Crimp the edges decoratively.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top tortilla is lightly golden.
  10. Let the taco pie cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions and serve with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • You can prepare the seasoned beef mixture ahead of time to speed up assembly on a busy weeknight.
  • For a crispier top crust, brush the top tortilla lightly with melted butter before baking.
  • This recipe works well as a make ahead taco dish; assemble completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10 minutes to the bake time if baking from cold.

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