Description
Comforting Mexican-inspired impossible taco pie delivers hearty flavors in one simple dish. Cheesy layers and spicy ground beef create a satisfying meal families will eagerly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 2 large eggs
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup Bisquick mix
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by greasing a 9-inch pie dish and heating the oven to 400F (200C).
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onions over medium heat, carefully draining any excess fat after cooking.
- Enhance the meat with taco seasoning and water, allowing the mixture to simmer and develop flavors for approximately 5 minutes.
- Transfer the seasoned beef mixture into the prepared pie dish, creating an even base layer.
- Generously distribute shredded cheddar cheese across the meat surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create a smooth batter by whisking Bisquick mix, milk, eggs, salt, and black pepper until fully incorporated and free of lumps.
- Gently cascade the prepared batter over the beef and cheese layer, guaranteeing uniform distribution.
- Slide the pie dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and firm center.
- After removing from the oven, allow the pie to rest and slightly cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with optional toppings like sour cream, fresh salsa, or chopped cilantro to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the taco seasoning or using a mild/spicy variant to suit different taste preferences.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian alternative that maintains the dish’s hearty flavor.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding diced bell peppers or chopped spinach to the beef mixture, boosting vegetable content without compromising taste.
- Prepare the pie ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating unbaked, then bake just before serving for a convenient make-ahead meal option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg