Deep Dish Taco Pie

Step 1

Thaw frozen pie crust for 10 minutes. Prick bottom and sides of crust with a fork. Pre-bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and reduce heat to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Brown ground beef and onions; drain excess grease if needed. Add taco packet and 3/4 cup water, simmer until thickened.

Step 3

Mix refried beans and taco sauce.

Step 4

Spread half the refried beans in the pre-baked pie crust. Top with half the ground beef, 1 cup cheese and all the crushed tortilla chips.

Step 5

Repeat with the remaining beans, ground beef and cheese.

Step 6

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the pie is hot in the center.

Step 7

Top with your favorite taco toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, taco sauce and olives.