Easy Recipes
Cheesy Beef Taco Pie
This Cheesy Beef Taco Pie is the ultimate comfort food mashup — seasoned ground beef, zesty taco spices, and loads of melted cheese baked into a golden, savory pie that slices perfectly every time. It’s hearty, family-friendly, and packed with bold Mexican-inspired flavors, making it perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or whenever you’re craving something warm, cheesy, and completely satisfying.
Servings:Â 6
Ingredients
Meat Filling
- 1 lb 450g ground beef
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet 2–3 tbsp taco seasoning or homemade blend
- ½ cup 120ml water
- 1 cup salsa medium or mild
- 1 cup canned corn drained (optional)
- ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed (optional)
Crust Layer
- 1 refrigerated pie crust 9-inch
- or 1 cup crushed tortilla chips pressed into the base for a crunchy option
Topping
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella optional for extra melt
- 2Â large eggs
- ½ cup milk or cream
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- Prepare the Crust
- Press pie crust into the dish and trim edges.
- Pre-bake for 8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- (Skip pre-bake if using crushed chips.)
- Cook the Beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Add salsa, corn, and black beans if using.
- Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Pie
- Spread beef mixture evenly into the crust.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Add Egg Mixture
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Pour gently over the cheese layer.
- Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until center is set and top is golden.
- If edges brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
- Rest & Serve
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, or avocado.