Description
Doritos locos taco pie delivers a flavor explosion that combines classic Mexican-inspired comfort with crunchy chip excitement. Savory ground beef, zesty seasonings, and crisp Doritos create a mouthwatering dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
Base and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup crushed Doritos
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F, preparing a robust taco pie with layered flavors and crunchy Doritos topping.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions with a pinch of salt until translucent and fragrant, approximately 2 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, allowing it to brown undisturbed for 5 minutes, creating deep caramelized edges.
- Break and stir the beef, incorporating a blend of spices including chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic and onion powders, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute to develop complex seasoning.
- Deglaze the skillet with water, scraping browned bits from the pan’s surface, then remove from heat to preserve intense meat flavors.
- Create a foundational layer by spreading refried beans evenly across the pie crust’s bottom.
- Distribute a generous layer of shredded cheese over the beans, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully layer the seasoned beef mixture atop the cheese, then strategically place green chiles and optional hot sauce for additional zest.
- Sprinkle another substantial cheese layer over the beef, creating a melty blanket.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes until the filling becomes bubbly and the crust turns golden brown.
- Uncover and top with remaining cheese and crushed Doritos, baking 5 more minutes until chips are crisp and cheese melts completely.
- Allow pie to rest 5-10 minutes, letting flavors meld and settle before serving with optional garnishes and hot sauce.
Notes
- Crush Doritos uniformly to ensure even coverage and consistent crunch across the pie.
- Drain excess beef fat completely to prevent a greasy texture and maintain the pie’s structural integrity.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) for a healthier version without compromising flavor intensity.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne and hot sauce quantities based on personal spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg