Taco Pie

Ingredients

• 9 inch Pie Crust
• 1 Cup White Onion (diced )
• 1 Pound Ground Beef
• 1 Taco Seasoning Packet
• 2 Cloves Garlic (finely minced)
• 1 Can Black Beans (15oz, drained)
• 3 Cups Colby Jack Cheese (freshly shredded and divided)
• 1/2 Cup Sour Cream (divided )
• 3/4 Cup Salsa
• 2 Cups Shredded Lettuce
• 2 Roma Tomatoes ( diced)
• 1 Cup Sliced Black Olives

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425℉ degrees and roll out the pie crust.

2. 2

   Gently press it into an 8 or 9" pie pan then trim off the excess around the edges.

3. 3

   Poke the bottom of the pie crust with a fork then place a sheet of parchment paper inside of the crust and add some baking beans then bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the crust is light and golden around the edges.

4. 4

   While the pie crust is baking add the onion to a large skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook until tender, about 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the ground beef. Cook and crumble the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Drain excess grease and place back in the pan.

6. 6

   Next, add in the taco seasoning and garlic and stir while cooking until the garlic becomes fragrant, about one minute.

7. 7

   Add the beans and stir to combine.

8. 8

   Add half of the shredded cheese, 1/4 cup of the sour cream and salsa and stir to combine.

9. 9

   Once the pie crust has cooked, add the ground beef mixture to the crust and evenly spread it out. Add the remaining shredded cheese on top and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and starts to bubble around the edges.

10. 10

    Let the pie cool for about 10 minutes before adding the remaining sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes and olives. Slice and serve with lime wedges, if desired.