Description
Comfort Mexican heritage meets modern convenience in this impossible taco pie, blending zesty spices and hearty ingredients into a delightful family-friendly meal. Layers of ground beef, cheese, and tortilla-like texture promise a quick, satisfying dinner that will become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Bisquick mix
Protein and Seasoning:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Liquids and Spices:
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 400°F and lightly coat a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté ground beef and diced onions in a skillet, cooking until the meat turns a rich brown and releases its excess fat; carefully drain away the grease.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning into the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Transfer the seasoned beef and distribute it evenly across the prepared pie plate, creating a uniform base layer.
- Generously shower the meat surface with shredded cheddar cheese, covering the entire beef landscape.
- Whisk Bisquick, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until the batter transforms into a silky, uniform liquid.
- Gently cascade the smooth batter over the cheese-topped beef, allowing it to settle naturally across the pie plate.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and checking that a knife inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to rest and settle for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Check ground beef doneness carefully to prevent overcooking and maintain juicy texture.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter dish.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for dietary variations.
- Customize toppings like salsa, sour cream, or chopped cilantro to enhance flavor and personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg