Taco Pie

By tschnet1

This recipe for Taco Pie is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes and ground beef to feed a hungry army! Serve with taco fixin's.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 package Taco Bell seasoning mix
• 2 1/2 cups mashed potato flakes (if using leftover mashed potatoes, omit butter & milk)
• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• Sour cream, optional

Details

Adapted from facebook.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven 350°F.

In a medium sauce pan, melt butter & add milk, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, mixing well.

Remove from heat, add potato flakes, mixing until incorporated.

Press mixture into the bottom of a regular pie plate, then bake the "crust" for 7-10 minutes until it just barely turns golden brown. In the meantime, cook beef & onions in a skillet until beef is browned and cooked through. Drain. Add salsa & remaining taco seasoning. Cook until bubbly.

Pour into crust. Bake for 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Let cool for 5 minutes. Top with cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, black olives, jalapeño slices, etc.