Ultimate Taco Pie

This Ultimate Taco Pie is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner — packed with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and classic taco flavors all baked into one hearty, sliceable pie. With a fluffy Bisquick-style topping that magically forms its own crust while baking, this family-friendly recipe comes together in minutes and delivers bold Tex-Mex flavor in every bite. Perfect for busy nights, potlucks, or when you're craving tacos with a crusty twist!

Ultimate Taco Pie

Ingredients

Meat Filling

• 1 lb 450g ground beef

• 1 small onion finely diced

• 1 packet 1 oz taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade blend)

• ½ cup water

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup salsa medium or mild

Batter (Creates the “Impossible” Crust)

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup milk

• 2 large eggs

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

Optional Toppings (After Baking)

• Sour cream

• Diced tomatoes

• Shredded lettuce

• Sliced olives

• Jalapeños

• Avocado or guacamole

Instructions

• Preheat Oven

• Preheat to 400°F (200°C).

• Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.

• Cook the Beef

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned.

• Drain excess grease.

• Stir in taco seasoning and water.

• Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

• Spread mixture evenly into prepared pie dish.

• Add Cheese & Salsa

• Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the beef.

• Spoon salsa lightly over the top.

• Prepare the Batter

• In a bowl, whisk together:

• Flour

• Milk

• Eggs

• Baking powder

• Salt

• Mix until smooth.

• Assemble

• Slowly pour batter evenly over the meat and cheese.

• (It will look thin — that’s normal!)

• Bake

• Bake 25–30 minutes, until:

• Center is set

• Top is lightly golden

• A knife inserted in center comes out clean

• Cool & Serve

• Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.

• Add fresh toppings just before serving.

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