Description
A family-friendly taco pie layered with tortillas, seasoned beef, kale, peppers, cheese, and topped with a bright olive salsa. A nutritious twist on taco night that’s full of flavor and color.
Ingredients
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- Butter, to grease the baking dish
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium-large onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 6 oz kale, chopped (ribs removed)
- 3/4 cup water, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (3.8 oz) can sliced black olives, divided
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas
Olive Salsa:
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (reserved)
- 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 small onion, diced
- 2 tbsp minced parsley or cilantro
- 1 tsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a round baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in garlic, kale, and 1/4 cup water. Cook until kale wilts. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, remaining water, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes. Stir in half of the sliced olives.
- Place one tortilla in the prepared dish. Add one-third of the beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat layers twice, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, prepare the olive salsa by mixing reserved olives, cherry tomatoes, diced onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Top baked taco pie with olive salsa before serving.
Notes
- Drain the filling mixture to prevent soggy tortillas.
- Use whole wheat or corn tortillas for added texture and flavor.
- Add extra veggies like corn, mushrooms, or spinach for variety.
- Make ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg