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Layered Taco Pie

It is made of irresistible layers of deliciously-spiced ground beef, gooey cheese, and flour tortilla baked in one go for the whole family to enjoy.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Layered Taco Pie Bake, Soft Taco Pie, Taco Bake, Taco Casserole, Taco Lasagna, Taco Pie Bake
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 624kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 can corn 12 ounce, , drained
  • 5 pieces flour tortillas 8 inch
  • 1 ½ cups salsa
  • 2 cups mexican or tex mex cheese shredded (pre-shredded is fine)
  • Garnish with sliced green onions chopped tomatoes, cilantro, shredded lettuce, sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8-inch springform pan by spraying it with nonstick spray.
  • Scramble fry the ground beef with onion in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Cook until there is no pink left in the meat then drain the excess fat. Add the garlic, taco seasoning, water, corn, and salsa. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Place one tortilla in the springform pan.
  • Layer on about 1 cup of meat mixture. Sprinkle on ½ cup of cheese. Create layers of tortilla, meat mixture, and cheese until you’ve done 4 full layers. Finish with the 5th tortilla and top off your pie with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Allow the pie to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the springform pan and cutting. Or you may serve it directly from the pan

Notes

Storage Instructions:

Any leftover Layered Taco Pie should be kept in a lidded container or wrapped in foil before storing. It will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days or for up to 3 months in the freezer. To reheat, thaw first if frozen, then use either your microwave when warming single servings or your oven when reheating a larger portion.

FAQs for Layered Taco Pie

  1. Can I use a different kind of protein?
Yes, you could easily substitute ground turkey or shredded chicken. Or, if you want to make it meatless, you could use canned beans or refried beans.
  1. Can I use different kinds of cheese?
Absolutely! You can use sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or Monterey Jack if that is what you have.
  1. I don't have a springform pan - what could I use instead?
You could use a square or round casserole dish.
  1. I don't have taco seasoning - what else could I use?
Use a mix of 1 Tablespoon of chili powder and 1 teaspoon of cumin instead.
  1. Could I use frozen or fresh corn instead?
Yes - they will work just as well, but I would heat it in the microwave first to thaw, then drain it so it doesn't water down the pie.
  1. Could I substitute whole wheat tortillas in this recipe?
Sure! They will work well in this recipe. Or you could substitute whole corn tortillas or shells if you prefer.
  1. I don't have any salsa - is there something I could substitute?
1 can of Rotel would be a great substitute. If you don't have that, you could use a small can of tomatoes and chop up a green bell pepper to add to that.

Nutrition

Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1298mg | Potassium: 805mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1285IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 4mg