This Easy Taco Pie is Simply Amazing!
You’ve loved our taco lasagna recipe, now dig into THIS fun recipe that’s tacos and comfort food all in one dish!
This gorgeous taco pie/taco casserole/taco bake…whatever you want to call it… is an absolute hit with Tex-Mex loving families!
If that’s your crew, prepare for some ooo’s and aah’s!
Taco Pie is an Incredibly Easy Recipe!
You’ll love it because it’s quick, easy and requires a small amount of mess in the kitchen.
Those low-mess, quick meals are what I like to call, no-fuss.
When people ask me “How do you get it all done?!” one of my answers is quick, hearty, low-fuss meals like this!
Our family has been serving this recipe to family and friends for 20 years.
20 years!
And still people want us to serve it again and again!
Taco Pie is a One Dish Recipe
Oooh!
Did I mention this is a one-dish meal?
Did you read that?
You bake everything in ONE dish!
Oh yeah!
In busy mom’s life, there is always, always room for one-dish meals and casseroles!
More Taco Recipes Your Family Will Love!
If you LOVE lasagna (which most comfort foodies do) we have a super-easy, Taco Lasagna Recipe that uses all the Mexican flavors you love, wrapped in layers cheese and lasagna noodles!
Pretty fun, right?!
And if you’re craving a black bean, cheesy taco bake, you’ll want to check out our Easy Mexican Lasagna that doesn’t use lasagna noodles, but has layers of fresh tomatoes, black beans and super fresh spices!
How to Make Taco Pie
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine ground beef and taco seasoning (or your homemade mix) and cook according to package directions for traditional taco meat.
Once cooked, simply pour a small amount of beef mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 baking pan or your favorite baking dish.
I use all sizes!
Next, place a soft tortilla on top of meat mixture.
Spread the tortilla with 1/4 cup beef mixture, 1/4 cup salsa and 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.
Repeat for each later (think lasagna!) and then top off the top layer with remaining cheddar cheese as well as the Monterrey Jack Cheese.
Bake in the oven until cheese is melted and slightly browned.
If your life is a little hectic right now, you’ll appreciate that this recipe is ready in less than 20 minutes.
Awesome — right?
If you want to shave off a few minutes, you could go meatless!
Just skip the ground beef and make the taco bake as usual.
Easy-peasy!
Best Taco Pie Cooking Tips and Tricks
For a healthier kick, add frozen veggies!
Simple saute veggies in two tablespoons of your favorite cooking oil until soft, and add them to the salsa!
Store Leftovers in Fridge.
Store leftover taco pie in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Add some heat.
You can easily add heat with extra chili or jalapenos.
Be wise with your choice of cheese.
Use any good melting cheese for this recipe but I prefer Mexican blend or sharp cheddar.
Dress it up!
Serve this taco pie with your favorite Mexican toppings such as sour cream, guacamole and salsa.
Yum!
Ready for the Best Taco Pie Recipe?
Ready for a no-fuss, 20 minute, one dish meal that’s loaded with cheese?
I can hear your tummy growling now!
Printable version is below.
Enjoy!
The Only Taco Bake Your Family Will Want
Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
20 Minutes is all it takes to throw together this ULTIMATE, super-cheesy taco bake that's layered with Mexican spices, salsa, tortillas and oodles of cheese! It's truly the only taco bake your family will want!
Ingredients
- 6 flour tortillas
- 1 jar your favorite salsa
- 1 pkg taco seasoning
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, (shredded)
- 1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese, (shredded)
- 1 lb ground beef, (cooked and drained)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In medium-sized skillet, combine ground beef and taco seasoning and cook according to package directions for traditional taco meat.
- Once cooked, pour a small amount of beef mixture into bottom of a 9x13 baking pan or your favorite baking dish. I use all sizes!
- Place a soft tortilla on top of meat mixture.
- Spread the tortilla with 1/4 cup beef mixture, 1/4 cup salsa and 3/4 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat for each later and then top off the top layer with remaining cheddar cheese as well as the Monterrey Jack Cheese.
- Bake in oven until cheese is melted and slightly browned.
- Garnish with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 700Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 947mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 43g
Nutrition values are estimates only, and are provided only as a courtesy.
