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Easy Layered Taco Pie: A Family Dinner Favorite

Close-up of a layered slice of taco pie featuring seasoned ground beef, cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
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Make taco night simple with this layered taco pie. It features seasoned ground beef and melted cheese between tortilla layers, creating a comforting, crowd-pleasing casserole perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans, warmed
  • 8 medium flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces slightly.
  4. Spread a thin layer of the warmed refried beans on the bottom of the prepared pie plate.
  5. Place one flour tortilla over the beans, trimming if necessary to fit the bottom of the plate.
  6. Spread half of the seasoned beef mixture evenly over the tortilla. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Top the cheese layer with four more tortillas, overlapping them slightly if needed to cover the beef.
  8. Spread the remaining refried beans over the tortillas. Top with the remaining seasoned beef mixture.
  9. Place the final three tortillas on top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
  10. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly golden.
  11. Let the taco pie cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Top each slice with sour cream and salsa. Garnish with green onions and black olives, if using.

Notes

  • For a quicker assembly, use pre-shredded cheese.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
  • Serve with your favorite taco toppings like shredded lettuce or diced tomatoes.

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