This quick crescent taco pie is a mouthwatering dish that combines the flavors of tacos with the convenience of crescent roll dough. It has a delicious beef filling, topped with cheese and crescent rolls baked to perfection. This recipe is perfect for busy weekdays when you want to make something tasty and satisfying for your family. With a total preparation time of just 30 minutes, this taco pie is a quick and easy dinner option.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- Sour cream, for serving
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, and diced tomatoes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Unroll 1 can of crescent rolls and press it into the bottom of the greased pie dish, forming a crust. Make sure to seal any perforations.
- Pour the beef mixture over the crescent roll crust.
- Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and arrange them on top of the beef mixture, forming a second crust. Again, seal any perforations.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the taco pie with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Enjoy this delicious quick crescent taco pie!
Interesting Facts
Crescent rolls were first introduced by Pillsbury in 1965.
The concept of taco pie combines the flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of American biscuit dough.
The versatility of taco pie allows for various fillings and toppings, making it a customizable dish.