Impossibly Easy Taco Pie - Bisquick Recipe

Recipe: #31786

April 13, 2019

Categories: Ground Beef, Cheese, Monterey Jack, Onions, Mexican, Bisquick, Oven Bake, more

recipe by:
TeresaS

"This is out of my Betty Crocker's Bisquick Cookbook...In addition to the salsa and sour cream, try serving this zesty pie with shredded lettuce, chopped jalapeno chilies and sliced green onions..."

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Heat oven to 400°F. Grease pie plate, 9 X 1 1/4 inches. Cook beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in seasoning mix (dry). Spread in pie plate. Top with chilies,

Step 2

Stir Bisquick, milk and eggs until blended. Pour into pie plate.

Step 3

Bake about 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.

Tips for selecting ingredients

For a spicier taco pie, use a jalapeno chile instead of a green chile.
When selecting the ground beef, choose a leaner cut for a healthier dish.

Ingredient substitutions

Ground turkey instead of ground beef - This substitution can help reduce the fat content of the recipe, making it a healthier option.
Cottage cheese instead of Monterey Jack cheese - This substitution can help reduce the amount of saturated fat in the recipe, while still providing a creamy texture.

Variations

Mexican-Style Taco Pie Replace the Monterey Jack cheese with a combination of cheddar cheese and Mexican-style shredded cheese. Add a can of drained black beans to the beef mixture and top with diced avocado, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro before serving.

Serve with

Mexican Rice Pilaf
RECOMMENDED DISH DESCRIPTION: This Mexican Rice Pilaf is the perfect accompaniment to Impossibly Easy Taco Pie - Bisquick. It is a flavorful blend of long grain rice, peppers, onions, and spices, and it adds a delicious burst of color to the plate. It is also a great way to add a bit of extra protein to the meal.

Refried Beans
RECOMMENDED DISH DESCRIPTION: Refried beans are the perfect complement to Mexican Rice Pilaf. They provide a creamy, savory base to the dish and add a hearty dose of protein. They are also a great way to add texture and flavor to the meal.