Description
Looking for easy ground beef dinner recipes the whole family will love? This Frito Taco Pie combines a flaky crescent dough crust with seasoned beef, crispy corn chips, and melty cheese for a delicious, budget-friendly meal. Perfect for busy weeknights
Ingredients
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- 1 tube Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 2+ cups Fritos corn chips
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1+ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- Optional taco toppings: lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeños, olives, salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large pan, brown and chop the ground beef over medium heat. Drain grease, then mix with taco seasoning and ½ cup water; set aside.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough into a pie dish, placing the pointy ends in the center and the short edges along the outer sides. Press to form a crust.
- Use a fork to poke holes in the crust and bake for 5 minutes to prevent sogginess.
- Let the crust cool slightly, then layer a handful of Fritos on the bottom.
- Add the seasoned ground beef, then spread sour cream evenly over the top.
- Add any other toppings you want baked, such as beans, olives, or jalapeños.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and fully cooked.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes, then top w
Notes
- Swap Fritos for tortilla chips for a different crunch.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier option.
- Try spicy taco seasoning for an extra kick!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg