These taco hand pies are a fun twist on traditional tacos, with a flaky pastry crust filled with seasoned ground beef, beans, cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings. They are perfect for a quick and tasty meal or snack on the go.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 sheets refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten
- Taco toppings of your choice (salsa, sour cream, guacamole, etc.)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Add the taco seasoning and black beans, stirring to combine.
- Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface and cut out circles using a round cutter.
- Place a spoonful of the beef mixture onto half of the circles, leaving a small border around the edges. Top with shredded cheese.
- Brush the edges of the dough with beaten egg, then place another circle of dough on top of each filled circle. Press the edges together with a fork to seal.
- Place the hand pies on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with more beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the hand pies are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite taco toppings.
- Enjoy the delicious and convenient taco hand pies!
