By Becky Hardin
Updated Oct 23, 2025
Taco Pie is everything I love about tacos layered into a cheesy casserole! This easy taco pie recipe starts with crescent roll dough that turns beautifully crispy in the oven, and is filled with ground beef, lettuce, tomato sauce, cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and any toppings you choose. I find it’s easy to make on weeknights for a tasty family dinner.
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Easy Taco Pie Recipe
All my favorite parts of beef tacos are layered into this easy-to-make casserole pie that I can get on the table in under an hour!
When I’m looking to switch things up on Taco Tuesday, this taco pie is my go-to. It’s got all my favorite Tex-Mex flavors—savory ground beef, flavorful tomato sauce, and crunchy tortilla chips all covered with sour cream and cheese and then topped with my favorite taco toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and green onions.
And, I can either prepare it the night before or first thing in the morning and throw it in the oven when I get home at the end of a busy day.
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- ▢ 1 lb. 85% lean ground beef ground chicken or turkey also works
- ▢ ½ onion chopped
- ▢ 2 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade (1 packet)
- ▢ 8 oz. tomato sauce (1 can)
- ▢ 8 oz. refrigerated crescent rolls (1 tube), refrigerated pie crust also works
- ▢ 1¼ cups crushed tortilla chips divided
- ▢ 1 cup sour cream
- ▢ 1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- ▢ optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, chopped green onions, shredded lettuce, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add the ground beef and onion to a skillet set over medium heat. Brown the ground beef. Then, drain the excess liquid. 1 lb. 85% lean ground beef, ½ onion
- Stir in the taco seasoning and tomato sauce. 2 tbsp taco seasoning, 8 oz. tomato sauce
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and press the pieces into the bottom of a pie pan and up the sides. 8 oz. refrigerated crescent rolls
- Layer half of the tortilla chips on the dough. Spread the ground beef over the chips. 1¼ cups crushed tortilla chips
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Spread the sour cream over the ground beef. Then top with the cheese and remaining tortilla chips. 1 cup sour cream, 1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- Bake for another 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Top with tomatoes, green onion, lettuce, and cilantro optional toppings:
Equipment
- Pie Pan
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Taco Pie Step by Step
Prep the oven and ingredients : Preheat the oven to 350°F. Gather your ingredients.
Prepare the beef : Add 1 lb. of ground beef and ½ an onion to a warm skillet and then brown the ground beef. Drain the excess fat so you don’t get a soggy pie.
Stir in 2 tbsp of taco seasoning and 8 oz. of tomato sauce.
Prepare the pie : Unroll the crescent roll dough and press the pieces into the bottom of a pie pan and up the sides.
Layer and bake: Layer half of the crushed tortilla chips over the crescent roll dough, and then spread the cooked ground beef over the chips.
Bake the pie for 10 minutes.
Spread on toppings and bake again: Spread 1 cup of sour cream over the ground beef, top with 1½ cups of cheese, and remaining tortilla chips.
Bake the pie another 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let the pie cool for a few minutes.
Top and serve: Top with tomatoes, green onion, lettuce, and cilantro . Enjoy!
How to Store
You can assemble the taco pie up to 1 day in advance of when you plan to bake it. Store it tightly covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the final bake time to account for the cold start.
Store leftover taco pie in an airtight container, or cover the pie pan with plastic wrap, and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat individual slices in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through, or in a 350°F oven for about 7-10 minutes.
Freeze taco pie tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
I love getting creative with the toppings and adding a layer of refried beans or a dollop of guacamole . Though I do find pico de gallo also adds that finishing touch.
To round out our meal, I’ll often add a fresh chopped salad or a side of Mexican rice , or if corn is in season, I’ll prepare street corn .
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Taco Pie Recipe
Equipment
- Pie Pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb. 85% lean ground beef ground chicken or turkey also works
- ½ onion chopped
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade (1 packet)
- 8 oz. tomato sauce (1 can)
- 8 oz. refrigerated crescent rolls (1 tube), refrigerated pie crust also works
- 1¼ cups crushed tortilla chips divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, chopped green onions, shredded lettuce, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add the ground beef and onion to a skillet set over medium heat. Brown the ground beef. Then, drain the excess liquid. 1 lb. 85% lean ground beef, ½ onion
- Stir in the taco seasoning and tomato sauce. 2 tbsp taco seasoning, 8 oz. tomato sauce
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and press the pieces into the bottom of a pie pan and up the sides. 8 oz. refrigerated crescent rolls
- Layer half of the tortilla chips on the dough. Spread the ground beef over the chips. 1¼ cups crushed tortilla chips
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Spread the sour cream over the ground beef. Then top with the cheese and remaining tortilla chips. 1 cup sour cream, 1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- Bake for another 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Top with tomatoes, green onion, lettuce, and cilantro optional toppings:
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
