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Easy Taco Pie Recipe
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South of the Border Mexican Pie

Delicious taco or Mexican pie recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Yield: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 294cal
Author: Melissa
Cost: $10

Materials

Cornmeal Crust

  • cup softened butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 3-4 Tbsp. water

Filling

  • 1 can of refried beans
  • 1 4 oz. chopped green chiles drained
  • a few drops of hot sauce
  • 1 large avocado ripe
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 6-8 cherry tomatoes - sliced
  • ½ cup chopped sweet onion or chives
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup green pepper chopped

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the salt and cornmeal, mix well
  • Cut in the butter until the flour balls is coarse
  • Add water until it turns into a dough
  • Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 9 inch circle, and place into a pie plate
  • Prick the bottom with a fork
  • Bake the crust at 475 degrees for 8-10 minutes
  • Reduce the oven to 400 degrees
  • In a medium bowl, mix the beans, chilies, and sauce
  • Spread onto the bottom of the crust
  • Place sliced tomatoes around the outside of the pie
  • Arrange onions next in a circle next to the tomatoes
  • In a small bowl, mash the avocado, sour cream and lemon juice
  • Spread that around the middle of the pie
  • Add cheese and green pepper
  • Bake 15 minutes

Notes

*To add another dimension of flavor and make this a little more hearty - add a layer of taco meat 
nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 294cal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg