Taco Pie

It is not a glamorous dish, but it is easy, yummy comfort food that makes an extra dinner to freeze!

Ingredients:
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 taco seasoning packets
2 cans refried beans
½ cup chopped onion
4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
½ bag tortilla chips
2 deep dish pie crusts

Instructions:
Bake pie crusts according to instructions on the package.

Chop onions. Brown meat with onion. Drain meat. Add taco seasoning and water per instructions on packet. Simmer beef for 15 – 30 mins until all water simmers out.

Crush tortilla chips and grate cheese.

Assemble taco pie using the following layers:
1. Refried beans
2. Meat
3. Shredded Cheese
4. Light layer of crushed tortilla chips
5. Refried beans
6. Meat
7. Shredded Cheese on top

Bake at 350˚ for 20 – 25 minutes. If refrigerated prior to baking, bake for 30 – 35 minutes.

The pies can be made 24 hours ahead of time and/or can be frozen prior to baking. They store and freeze well.

Note: These ingredients and instructions make two pies. The recipe can easily be doubled or cut in half.