Crescent Roll Taco Pie - Master Cookbook Recipe # 56

Name: Crescent Roll Taco Pie - Master Cookbook Recipe # 56
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb. lean ground beef; 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or 2 Tbsp); 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup salsa (Herdez brand recommended); 8 oz. can crescent roll sheet dough (or rolls pressed together); 1 1/2 cups crushed corn chips, divided; 8 oz. carton sour cream; 6 slices American cheese (or 8 oz. shredded Mexican blend); Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives (for topping/optional)

This is recipe #56 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minCook time: 45 minTotal time: 1 hr

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. lean ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning mix (or 2 Tbsp)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup salsa (Herdez brand recommended)
8 oz. can crescent roll sheet dough (or rolls pressed together)
1 1/2 cups crushed corn chips, divided
8 oz. carton sour cream
6 slices American cheese (or 8 oz. shredded Mexican blend)
Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives (for topping/optional)

Instructions

Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess grease.
Simmer: Stir in the taco seasoning, water, and salsa. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Layer the Pie: In a baking dish, layer the ingredients in this order:
Half of the seasoned meat mixture.
1 cup of the crushed corn chips.
The remaining meat mixture.
The sour cream (spread evenly).
Black olives (if using) and the slices of cheese.
The remaining 1/2 cup of crushed corn chips.
Add the Crust: Roll out the crescent dough sheet. Press any perforated edges together and fit it carefully over the top of the casserole.
Bake: Place in a preheated 350°F oven for 40 minutes, or until the crescent crust is beautifully golden brown.
Serve: Slice into portions and top with fresh shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.

Notes

Tip: If you can't find corn chips, tortilla chips work too, but corn chips (like Fritos) provide a much bolder flavor that really stands out against the buttery crust!