Ground Beef Taco Pie Recipe

3      Reviews by:    Karen Schmidt   Ground Beef Taco Pie Recipe makes pie shell with butter, milk, taco seasoning and potato flakes then fills with cooked ground beef, onion, salsa and taco seasoning and bakes then tops with lettuce, tomato and cheese. Food Category:    Ground Meat Cuisine Origin:    Southwestern    Servings:8 Calories per Serving:316 Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   22 Minutes Cook Time:   20 Minutes Total Time:   44 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 package Taco Bell seasoning mix
• 2 1/2 cups mashed potato flakes (see note)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• Sour cream, optional

DIRECTIONS

• Note: can use left over mashed potatoes and omit the butter and milk.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium sauce pan, melt butter. Add milk and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning. Remove from heat and add potato flakes until incorporated. Press mixture into the bottom of a 10-inch pan. Bake for 7-10 minutes until it just BARELY turns golden brown. In a medium skillet, cook beef and onions until beef is browned and cooked through. Drain.
• Add Salsa and remaining taco seasoning. Cook until bubbly. Pour into crust.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes. Top with cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Cut and serve with sour cream.

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