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Taco Pie Recipe – Four Ingredients For a Hassle-Free Easy Dinner

by TerriAnn
Taco Pie Recipe By Cookies and Clogs - Recipe of the Day on Circle of Moms

Taco Pie Recipe Featured on Circle of Moms…

Taco PieHow exciting! I just found out that my Taco Pie recipe was chosen as the Recipe of the Day over on Circle of Moms!

This Taco Pie recipe is super easy and tasty. Plus, it only needs four ingredients – ground turkey, cheese, salsa, and refrigerated pie crust! My family loves this dish!

Taco Pie Recipe By Cookies and Clogs - Recipe of the Day on Circle of Moms

Prep time: 20 minutes. Cook time: 40 minutes. Servings Made: 6.

4-Ingredient Savory Taco Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Ground Turkey or Beef
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 pkg Refrigerated Pie Crust (contains 2 in package)
  • 1 jar Chunky Salsa, Mild (24 oz)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375 deg F.
  2. Remove pie crust from refrigerator and let sit until slightly soft.
  3. Unroll one crust and place at bottom of 8×8 pan. Use knife to trim excess dough on sides. Poke holes using a fork. Place in oven for 10 minutes.
  4. While bottom crust is baking, brown ground meat. Drain.
  5. Add salsa to meat. Stir. Let simmer 5 minutes. Drain excess liquid.
  6. Pour half of salsa/meat mixture in pan, on top of baked crust.
  7. Cover with 1 cup of cheese.
  8. Pour other half of salsa/meat mixture in pan.
  9. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  10. Unroll second crust and place on top. Trim excess dough and tuck edges into pan. Cut several slits in crust to vent.
  11. Optional: Extra dough can be used to create a design, just for fun, before baking.
  12. Place in oven for 40 minutes.
  13. Serve with rice and sour cream.

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36 comments

Jennifer May 6, 2013 - 11:21 am

That is my kind of meal–simple with simple ingredients, no chopping. I don’t like chopping.

Colleen May 6, 2013 - 1:00 pm

I love what you did to make it kid friendly LOL!

Anne - Mommy Has to Work May 6, 2013 - 1:13 pm

Yumm!!

Marcie W. May 6, 2013 - 4:15 pm

Congratulations on this awesome honor! This looks delicious and I shared it on twitter as well.

Angela@AboutAMom May 6, 2013 - 4:42 pm

I love how you decorated the top!

Elaina- @atimeout4mommy May 6, 2013 - 6:33 pm

That’s so cool! Congrats!

Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} May 6, 2013 - 6:34 pm

The little characters really spruce it up. Too cute, looks like it would be a real pleaser for burger lovers.

Tammy May 6, 2013 - 6:42 pm

Easy dishes are all the rage in my kitchen 🙂 Looks like something my family would really enjoy!

Donna May 6, 2013 - 8:27 pm

Love quick, easy, and tasty!

Lolo May 6, 2013 - 10:04 pm

This sounds like a great dinner!

Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell May 7, 2013 - 1:10 am

I’m loving these flavors, Terri Ann!

nicole @nicky_olea May 7, 2013 - 3:57 am

Hmmm. I bet my kids would love this!

Rosey May 7, 2013 - 8:22 am

4 ingredients ROCKS! 🙂

Jenn May 7, 2013 - 9:57 am

You had me at 4 ingredients.

Maryann May 7, 2013 - 11:51 am

that is super cute.

Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com May 7, 2013 - 3:47 pm

Yum, it sounds delicious.

LyndaS May 7, 2013 - 7:05 pm

It looks cute (and yummy).

Mellisa May 7, 2013 - 7:26 pm

What a great dinner! My kids would love it.

Michele P May 7, 2013 - 9:28 pm

oh my, looks like I will be making this soon! It looks yummy 🙂

Jennifer @TheRebelChick May 8, 2013 - 10:32 am

That Taco Pie looks delicious and so easy to make!

Penelope (NYC Blogger) May 8, 2013 - 12:56 pm

Ooh, yummy!

Kathleen May 8, 2013 - 7:29 pm

Looks yummy and the smiley faces are adorable!

Lisa May 8, 2013 - 7:42 pm

I’ll have to try this!

Shell Feis May 9, 2013 - 3:58 am

Congrats on the feature! It looks delicious. I shared it!

April Golightly May 9, 2013 - 6:04 am

This looks great.

Jennifer May 9, 2013 - 1:04 pm

pinning this!! we love changing up taco night and THIS is definitely easy enough for me to handle on a crazy busy and possibly stressful day.

courtney May 10, 2013 - 6:41 pm

Oooh my gosh! HAVE to try this 🙂

HilLesha @To the Motherhood May 10, 2013 - 9:42 pm

I love easy recipes! 🙂

Tricia Nightowlmama May 10, 2013 - 10:29 pm

now that looks like a delicious tasty treat

Rachel @ following in my shoes May 11, 2013 - 8:52 pm

Congratulations!

Stefani May 11, 2013 - 9:29 pm

This sounds yummy and easy to make.

Theresa May 11, 2013 - 10:37 pm

love, love, love how kid friendly this is.

Leilani May 11, 2013 - 10:38 pm

This sounds yummy!

Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins May 11, 2013 - 10:47 pm

Looks delish!

Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving May 12, 2013 - 5:25 pm

Love how you decorated the crust. It looks tasty!

Emily @FamilyNLifeLV May 12, 2013 - 11:54 pm

Love the smiley faces!

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