Mexican Dinner Aka Taco Pie

Transform your taco night with this irresistibly savory Mexican Dinner, also known as Taco Pie! This easy-to-make dish brings together bold taco flavors in a comforting pie form. A flaky crescent roll crust serves as the base, layered with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and a medley of vibrant toppings like diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, black olives, and chopped green onions. Finished with a dollop of creamy sour cream, this taco pie is baked to golden perfection, making it the ultimate weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing party dish. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's a delicious twist on traditional tacos that will have your family and guests coming back for seconds. Perfect for fans of Mexican-inspired recipes, this hearty, flavorful dish is sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 packet Taco seasoning mix
• 0.67 cup Water
• 1 tube Refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Sliced black olives
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 medium Tomato, diced
• 1 cup Shredded lettuce
• 2 Green onions, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the taco seasoning mix and water to the cooked beef, stirring well. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Set aside.

Step 4

Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring an even layer and pressing up along the edges to form a crust.

Step 5

Spread the cooked taco meat evenly over the crescent roll crust.

Step 6

Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese over the taco meat layer.

Step 7

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 8

Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 9

Spread sour cream evenly over the baked pie.

Step 10

Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomato, shredded lettuce, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions.

Step 11

Slice into wedges and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1675.7 grams (1675.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3239

Total Fat 237.20g	304%
Saturated Fat 116.00g	580%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 621mg	207%
Sodium 4870mg	212%
Total Carbohydrate 137.20g	50%
Dietary Fiber 8.30g	30%
Total Sugars 40.30g
Protein 158.70g	317%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2000mg	154%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 2039mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.3%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 16.5%