Often times when we have tacos there is leftover meat. Usually we use it for flat bread sandwiches or homemade pizzas this time I decided to make a taco pie. With a few simple ingredients and modifications, depending on your pantry, you can make this no fuss dinner in minutes.
Just roll out homemade or ready made pie crust into a big circle, the best you can. You may form the crust traditionally in a baking pie plate or shape free form; I like the latter because it enables me to just get on with making it, less fuss, more rustic.
Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). If you do form the crust into a baking pie plate you may have to adjust the baking time. Place the rolled pie crust onto a lined baking sheet, with baking parchment paper.
Spoon taco sauce or crushed tomato sauce and salsa over the crust, leaving a space about 1 inch from the sides. Then sprinkle leftover taco meat, black beans, corn, chopped tomatoes and shredded cheese. Fold the sides inward toward the centre of the pie, not completely covering. It doesn't have to be perfect that is part of this rustic charm. Brush the exposed crust with an egg wash and sprinkle with parsley. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until crust is nicely golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with green onions, red onions, or lettuce. Serve with dollops of guacamole and sour cream. And that is one delicious and done dinner!
Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). If you do form the crust into a baking pie plate you may have to adjust the baking time. Place the rolled pie crust onto a lined baking sheet, with baking parchment paper.
Spoon taco sauce or crushed tomato sauce and salsa over the crust, leaving a space about 1 inch from the sides. Then sprinkle leftover taco meat, black beans, corn, chopped tomatoes and shredded cheese. Fold the sides inward toward the centre of the pie, not completely covering. It doesn't have to be perfect that is part of this rustic charm. Brush the exposed crust with an egg wash and sprinkle with parsley. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until crust is nicely golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with green onions, red onions, or lettuce. Serve with dollops of guacamole and sour cream. And that is one delicious and done dinner!
Have a nice weekend and stay safe everyone! - JD