This Mexican casserole tastes just like tacos, but without all the single-serving fuss.

This beef taco pie tastes just like tacos, without all the single-serving fuss.

Just layer your favorite ingredients between flour tortillas and bake.

Beef Taco Pie

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A base of soft tortillas and ground beef are the core of this recipe.

This beef taco pie recipe is a creative twist on the classic meal idea.

Ingredients

Olive oil

1(14.5-oz.

diced tomatoes at bottom of pie plate

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Brush a 9-inch pie plate with olive oil.

Spread a large spoonful of diced tomatoes onto the bottom of pie plate.

Add chili powder and cinnamon; cook and stir for 1 minute.

tortillas in pie plate

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Stir in about half of the remaining tomatoes.

Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes.

cooked ground beef, onion and peppers

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Spoon the mixture over tortillas in plate.

Cut the remaining tortillas into large strips.

Layer cheese and tortilla strips over beef mixture.

beef taco pie seasoning

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Top with the remaining diced tomatoes.

Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until tortillas are lightly browned.

Let stand for 5 minutes.

layered beef taco pie

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Cut into wedges to serve.

If desired, top the finished taco pie with cilantro.

Test Kitchen Tip:Spices are the life of the party when it comes to tacos!

baked beef taco pie

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2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.