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Easy Layered Tortilla Taco Pie

A delicious slice of layered taco pie topped with melted cheese, sour cream, and fresh pico de gallo.
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Make this easy taco pie for a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner. It layers seasoned ground beef and cheese between soft tortillas for a comforting Tex-Mex casserole.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans, warmed
  • 8 medium flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup salsa (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the liquid to mostly evaporate. Remove from heat.
  4. Spread a thin layer of the warmed refried beans on the bottom of the prepared pie dish.
  5. Place one flour tortilla over the beans, trimming or folding as necessary to fit the bottom of the dish.
  6. Spread half of the seasoned ground beef mixture evenly over the tortilla layer.
  7. Sprinkle one cup of the shredded cheese over the beef.
  8. Top the cheese with a second tortilla. Spread the remaining refried beans over this tortilla.
  9. Spread the remaining ground beef mixture over the beans.
  10. Top with the final tortilla layer. Sprinkle the remaining one cup of cheese over the top tortilla.
  11. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly golden.
  12. Let the taco pie cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Top each slice with sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • For a crispier texture, you can lightly toast the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side before layering.
  • Use your favorite taco toppings like sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, or shredded lettuce when serving.
  • You can prepare the meat mixture ahead of time to speed up assembly on a busy weeknight.

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