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deep dish taco pie

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Heather McDaniel
@fiercefingers
Pensacola, FL

I whipped this together tonight when I completely drew a blank on supper. This turned out incredibly well considering the fact I was lost to start with. The heat level is a little up there with this dish, even with a mild taco seasoning. Please, taste and adjust accordingly. Any type of ground meat can be used, or even omitted and replaced with beans. I've fallen in love with this meal and hope you do too.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

This deep dish taco pie is basically a large version of a handheld meat pie - and it's fantastic. Using a premade pie crust makes this easy meal even easier to throw together. The tender and flaky crust holds in the flavorful taco meat. Black olives add a little sweetness and texture A good amount of gooey cheese holds the meat together. We went with a Mexican blend, but cheddar jack would be delicious too. Serve a slice with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole with a little drizzle of taco sauce. Yum!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For deep dish taco pie

  • 1 lg
    onion, minced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb
    ground meat
  • 1 c
    picante sauce (medium heat)
  • 1 can
    chopped black olives (2 oz)
  • 1 pkg
    McCormick mild taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 - 2 c
    shredded cheese, your favorite
  • 2
    refrigerated pie crusts
  • Italian seasoning or dried parsley
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 Tbsp
    milk or water
  • TOPPINGS
  • sour cream
  • guacamole

How To Make deep dish taco pie

  • Saute onions and garlic.
    1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Saute onions and garlic with olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized pot for about 3 minutes. They should still be crisp.
  • Add ground meat and brown until cooked.
    2
    Add ground meat and brown until cooked. Use a potato masher to get out large lumps. Drain meat.
  • Add picante sauce, olives, and taco seasoning.
    3
    Add picante sauce, olives, and taco seasoning to the pot.
  • Mix in the cheese.
    4
    Mix in the cheese.
  • Roll the bottom crust out in a 9-inch pie pan.
    5
    Roll the bottom crust out in a 9-inch pie pan. I prefer glass. Press the crust down to fit the pan.
  • Spread the meat mixture into the pie crust.
    6
    Spread the meat mixture into the pie crust.
  • Roll the top crust over the mixture, crimp edges, cut vent holes, and brush with egg wash.
    7
    Roll the top crust over the mixture. Crimp edges and cut vent holes. Mix egg and water for an egg wash. Brush with the egg wash over the crust. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning or dried parsley.
  • Bake the taco pie.
    8
    Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Allow to rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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