Mexican taco pie

1 Batch

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsHamburger
1Taco seasoning mix, packet
1cupSalsa or picante
1Egg
1Pie crust
cupShredded chedder or monterey
1Jack cheese
½cupChilies or green peppers
½cupTortilla chips, broken
1Shredded lettuce
1Sour cream

Directions

In skillet, brown hamburger; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and picante or salsa. Simmer 5 to 8 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in egg.

Sprinkle pie crust with ½ cup cheese; top with chilies or peppers.

Pour ground beef mixture over chilies. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese; sprinkle tortilla chips over top. (Do not reverse the cheese and the chips. It doesn't work!) Bake in preheated 350F oven on preheated baking sheet 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with shredded lettuce, sour cream and additional picante to taste.