The Best Taco Pie- Spaceships and Laser Beams

Name: Taco Pie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 green bell pepper, (diced); ½ red onion, (diced); 2 cloves garlic, (minced); 3 teaspoons taco seasoning; 1 cup salsa; 5 large flour tortillas; 2½ cups cheddar cheese, (grated)

a slice of taco pie topped with tomato slices and cilantro on a spatula

Ground beef, melted cheese, and peppers layered between soft tortilla shells, this taco pie recipe allows you to have everything you love about tacos in a fun new way!

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Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Servings

Table of Contents

Taco Pie Recipe Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make Taco Pie With Tortillas
How To Serve This Taco Pie Casserole
Storing This Taco Pie Recipe With Tortillas
Why This Taco Pie Recipe Is The Best
Frequently Asked Questions
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When you need a quick dinner that’s packed with flavor and loved by everyone, taco pie is your answer. Layers of tender tortillas, seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, and vibrant salsa come together in a way that feels both comforting and exciting. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a simple method to create something that tastes like a celebration of all your favorite Mexican flavors.

a slice of taco pie topped with tomato slices, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro on a plate

What You Need To Know

MAIN INGREDIENTS: Ground beef, green bell pepper, red onion, garlic, taco seasoning, salsa, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese.
QUICK STEPS: Brown ground beef, cook vegetables and garlic, mix in taco seasoning and salsa, layer tortillas with the meat mixture and cheese, bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
TOTAL TIME AND YIELD: 25 minutes, serves 6

Why This Recipe

Instead of relying on a traditional pie crust, we use tortillas for a lighter, more flexible base that allows for even distribution of the flavorful meat mixture.
Our taco pie recipe is designed to be as easy as possible while still delivering the satisfying layers of tortillas, seasoned meat, and cheese that set it apart from traditional tacos or casseroles.
By turning a classic into a hearty, baked dish, our taco pie recipe offers a fun and creative way to enjoy all the familiar flavors of Mexican food in a whole new format.

Taco Pie Recipe Ingredients

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This taco pie recipe boasts a savory blend of perfectly seasoned ground beef, crunchy bell peppers, and sweet red onions.

It’s anchored by a gooey layer of cheddar cheese, which melds with the soft flour tortillas to create a rich, comforting dish.

The addition of tangy salsa adds a zesty note, balancing the flavors beautifully.

You’ll need:

1 pound of ground beef
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
3 teaspoons of taco seasoning mix or homemade taco seasoning
1 cup of salsa
5 large flour tortillas
2½ cups of cheddar cheese, grated

Substitutions And Additions

TACO TOPPINGS: Serve topped with sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, green chiles, green onions, fresh cilantro, or any other of your favorite taco toppings.

GROUND TURKEY: You can swap your ground beef for ground turkey. Lean ground turkey is a great source of healthy protein.

Not only is it lower in calories and saturated fat than ground beef, but it also has almost the same amount of protein!

VEGETARIAN: Use either a vegetarian “meat” product or refried beans in place of ground beef to make a vegetarian version of this quick weeknight meal.

TORTILLAS: You could use either corn tortillas or flour tortillas in this taco recipe.

CHEESE: Cheddar is the great choice for the cheese in this recipe, but you could change it up with Monterey Jack or a Tex-Mex blend instead.

SALSA: You can either use store-bought salsa or check out our homemade salsa recipe here.

How To Make Taco Pie With Tortillas

Follow our step-by-step instructions for creating tasty layers of taco goodness.

STEP ONE: Begin prepping this dish by preheating your oven to 350°F.

STEP TWO: In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat, then drain.

STEP THREE: Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and continue to cook them until they are soft, which should be about three to five minutes.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS: Keep your pan a bit cooler and heat up as necessary so as not to burn the vegetables or garlic at this stage.

onion and green bell pepper added to the cooked beef in the skillet

STEP FOUR: Add the minced garlic and stir for two minutes.

STEP FIVE: Add the taco seasoning and salsa and warm through. Turn off the heat.

PRO TIP: If you want to increase the spiciness, you can use spicy salsa or add 1 teaspoon of chili powder.

taco seasonings and salsa added to the beef mixture in the skillet

STEP SIX: On a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray or lined with parchment paper, place two tortillas on top of each other.

Add half of the taco meat mixture and spread over evenly.

tortilla being topped with the meat mixture and shredded cheese

STEP SEVEN: Sprinkle one cup of the cheese all over the top of the beef mixture.

Start again with another layer and add another two tortillas on top of the cheese.

PRO TIP: Make sure to spread the remaining meat mixture over evenly, for a smooth finish.

STEP EIGHT: Sprinkle with another cup of cheese, then place the final tortilla on the top layer.

Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top of the last tortilla.

STEP NINE: Bake in your oven for about ten minutes. Remove and then allow the pie to stand for five minutes.

STEP TEN: Serve and enjoy this great recipe with your favorite added toppings!

How To Serve This Taco Pie Casserole

Serve this taco pie with all your favorite Mexican toppings.

Add bowls of guacamole, extra salsa, sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños for people to top their taco pie with whichever ones they like. It is sure to be a family favorite.

If you want to serve this as part of a larger meal, add our Spanish rice on the side.

For more great savory pie-style dinners, try our chicken pot pie or classic shepherd’s pie.

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Storing This Taco Pie Recipe With Tortillas

Whether you’re planning ahead or dealing with yummy leftovers, we’ve got you covered.

MAKE AHEAD: Simply follow the recipe until just before baking it. Wrap the assembled but unbaked pie tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Pop it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to dig in, remove it from the fridge.

Let it sit at room temperature for a bit, and then bake according to the original recipe instructions.

IN THE FRIDGE: Let the taco pie cool completely and store it in the refrigerator. This simple recipe will keep for about three days.

IN THE FREEZER: This easy recipe freezes well. When cooled completely, store this pie in the freezer for up to three months.

When you’re ready to eat it, just remove it from the freezer, allow it time to thaw, and then bake covered with foil until heated through.

taco pie topped with tomato slices and cilantro

Why This Taco Pie Recipe Is The Best

FLAVOR EXPLOSION: This taco pie is a flavor-packed delight, with seasoned ground beef, crunchy veggies, zesty salsa, and gooey cheddar cheese. It’s a fiesta of flavors that’ll keep you coming back for more.

EASY TO MAKE: Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this recipe is a breeze to follow. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, it’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings

This delicious and flavor-packed taco pie is perfect for busy weeknights and is all the best parts of taco night served up without the hassle! Just add all of your favorite taco ingredients between layers of tortillas and bake for a cheesy Mexican night dinner that the whole family, even the picky eaters, will love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze taco pie?

Taco pie freezes really well. Let cool completely, cover in plastic wrap, and freeze for up to three months.

How do you reheat taco pie leftovers?

You can reheat this taco bake in the oven at 400°F for about 25 minutes until piping hot.

Can you make taco pie ahead?

You can make this delicious recipe ahead of time as it freezes really well. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months.

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Taco Pie Recipe

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Ground beef, melted cheese, and peppers layered between soft tortilla shells, this taco pie recipe allows you to have everything you love about tacos in a fun new way!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
5 large flour tortillas
2½ cups cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat then drain.
Add the diced onions and bell peppers and continue to cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and stir for 2 minutes.
Add the taco seasoning and salsa and warm through. Turn off the heat.
On a baking sheet, place 2 tortillas on top of each other, then add half of the meat mixture and spread all over evenly.
Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese all over the top of the meat mixture.
Start again with another layer and add another 2 tortillas on top of the cheese.
Spread the remaining meat mixture over evenly.
Sprinkle with another cup of cheese.
Place the final tortilla on the top and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top of the last tortilla.
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
Remove and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes any of those traditional accompaniments.

Notes

Keep your pan a bit cooler and heat up as necessary so as not to burn the vegetables or garlic at this stage.
If you want to increase the spiciness, you can use spicy salsa or add 1 teaspoon of chili powder.
Make sure to spread the remaining meat mixture over evenly for a smooth finish.

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