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Taco Pie

Mexican Rice and Smoky Ranch Salad
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 (1-oz) envelope low-sodium taco seasoning mix
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 (8-oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips, divided
  • 1 (8-oz) carton sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly. Drain and return to skillet.
  2. Add seasoning mix and water. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until very thick.
  3. Meanwhile, separate dough into triangles. Place in a lightly greased 9-inch pie plate with pointed ends in center. Press seams to seal. Fold edges under, and crimp, if desired.
  4. Sprinkle 1 cup chips over crust. Top with meat mixture; spread sour cream over meat. Sprinkle with cheese and 1 cup chips.
  5. Bake 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.



Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (7.6-oz) pkg cheesy Mexican rice
  • ¼ cup Ranch dressing
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ head Iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • ½ cup coarsely crushed corn chips
  • ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
  2. Stir together dressing and cumin in a large bowl. Add lettuce, chips, and cheese; toss.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Fat (g) 38 20 58
Sat. Fat (g) 15 6 21
Protein (g) 24 8 32
Carb (g) 38 71 109
Fiber (g) 1 2 3