Delicious Taco Pie II Recipe

This savory and flavorful Taco Pie II recipe is sure to satisfy your Tex-Mex cravings. With a crispy crust made from tortilla chips and a delicious filling of seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and cheese, this dish is a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. Serve it with your favorite taco toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and salsa, for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
• 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• Salsa, for serving
• Lettuce, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a deep-dish pie pan.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
3. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and refried beans until well combined. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips onto the bottom of the prepared pie pan.
5. Top the tortilla chips with half of the ground beef mixture, spreading it evenly.
6. Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and half of the Mexican blend cheese over the beef.
7. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla chips, ground beef mixture, and cheeses.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
10. Garnish the taco pie with sour cream, sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and any other favorite taco toppings.
11. Serve warm with salsa and lettuce on the side.

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