Taco Pie Recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

In a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat then drain.

Step 3

Add the diced onions and bell peppers and continue to cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and stir for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add the taco seasoning and salsa and warm through. Turn off the heat.

Step 6

On a baking sheet, place 2 tortillas on top of each other, then add half of the meat mixture and spread all over evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese all over the top of the meat mixture.

Step 8

Start again with another layer and add another 2 tortillas on top of the cheese.

Step 9

Spread the remaining meat mixture over evenly.

Step 10

Sprinkle with another cup of cheese.

Step 11

Place the final tortilla on the top and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top of the last tortilla.

Step 12

Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.

Step 13

Remove and allow to stand for 5 minutes.

Step 14

Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes any of those traditional accompaniments.