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It is really feeling like summer here in New York and when summer comes I want to eat Mexican food. How about you? This Skillet Taco Pie has become a favorite in my family I hope your's will enjoy it too.
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Skillet Taco Pie
by Diane Balch
simplelivingeating.com
Inspired by: Dishing with Leslie's Taco Pie
preparation: 20 minutes serves: 6 - 8
Ingredients:
Cornbread Topping:
2 cups corn meal
1/2 teaspoon of salt
4 teaspoons of baking powder
1 egg
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 cup of whole milk
Taco Filling:
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 large onion chopped small
3 cloves of garlic minced
3 pounds of ground beef
1 teaspoon of salt and some pepper
2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
1 cup of chunky salsa (Whatever spiciness level you like.)
1 tablespoon of fresh cilantro chopped
1/2 to 1 teaspoon of Hot Mexican Chili Powder (I used McCormack's)
1 cup of shredded Mexican Mix Cheese or Sharp Cheddar
Directions:
1) Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees with rack in center.
2) Whisk the dry ingredients for the cornbread topping together in large bowl: cornmeal, salt, and baking powder.
3) In a small bowl whisk the egg, milk and vegetable oil together. Slowly add the wet to the dry mixture and whisk. You want the mixture to be pretty wet and easy to spread, so add a tablespoon more at a time of milk if it is too thick. Set aside.
4) In a large cast iron skillet heat olive oil on medium high heat. Saute the onions and garlic until they begin to wilt.
5) Add the beef to the skillet and cover it with the Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper and Mexican Chili Powder. Cook until it is no longer pink.
6) Mix salsa into the beef mixture and warm through. Take the skillet off of the heat.
7) Spread meat out evenly in the pan with a spatula and top with cheese.
8) Pour cornbread mixture on top of the cheese layer and spread it out with a spatula.
9) Put the skillet into the oven and bake until the cornbread topping is cooked through, about 15 minutes. If it does not get golden brown turn the broiler on and brown it for 3 - 5 minutes.
10) Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Garnish it with sour cream and guacamole. Great with a side salad or some dark greens.
Mexican recipe, taco pie, cornbread, salsa, chili powder, ground beef recipe
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Yum, your Taco Pie looks really good. Thanks for the party!
ReplyDeleteNot my lowest calorie dish but it's sure is tasty. Thanks for coming by,
DeleteI am so making this on the weekend! I love Mexican food! Thank you for hosting, Diane!
ReplyDeleteGreat to here Maria, its a good weekend dish.
DeleteThat taco skillet pie looks really good Diane. I've never heard of that. Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
I hadn't either until this year when I started looking for non wheat alternatives because I have a mild allergy. The kids will love it I hope you get to try it out.
DeleteWow, thanks so much for the feature! I know you get so many link ups each week, so I am honored to be chosen. Your taco skillet pie looks delicious :) Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome. Great flavors in your noodles and easy to make.
DeleteThat book has been on my to-read list since it was published a couple months ago. Glad to hear it's as good as it sounded!
ReplyDeleteSam I hope you get to it. I love stories set in old New York and the legend of golems and jinnis are really interesting.
DeleteThat looks awesome! Thanks for the party ....
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome thanks for stopping coming today.
DeleteYour taco pie takes me back to childhood. My mother made something very similar. Great memories.
ReplyDeleteI've just returned from a blogger get-together at the lake where we celebrated with a luau. Thanks for hosting and have a good weekend.
Sam
I wish I was at a warm retreat a luau sounds like great fun. I never heard of taco pies until this year, great to know they have been around awhile.
DeleteYum! I have a similar recipe pinned, but haven't tried it yet. I love cornbread!
ReplyDeleteGo for it really good stuff. I hope you'll try mine. I made some other version and I put the feedback into this pie.
DeleteOoo, I know my hubby would love a taco pie! Thanks for sharing and for hosting you party :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome... don't all our hubby's love hearty Mexican food.
DeleteThanks so much for hosting another terrific link party Diane!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend,
Nancy
You are welcome always good to see your recipes.
DeleteMy family would love your taco pie, Diane! Thanks so much for hosting!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome... yes, from my knowledge of your recipes I would guess this pie would be a good fit. I hope you get a chance to make it some.
DeleteHappy Friday Diane! Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend!
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DeleteThank you so much for the feature! I just love the salad and hope you will give it a try! I love the recipe for the Skillet Taco Pie! I bet my family would eat it up in a minute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting the party!
You are very welcome. Your salad is the kind that gets a thumbs up in my family. They don't like my weird ones..ha.
DeleteSkillet taco pie looks like a fantastic family-pleasing dish. (It would please mine)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the party, Diane!
You are very welcome Michelle, I would guess your family might want to spice it up a bit.
DeleteLove your taco pie!!!! Have a great weekend and thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThat's a big compliment coming from you... your recipes are so outstanding.
DeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteYour taco pie looks delicious. My husband would love it. Thanks for hosting the linky party.
Annamaria
I'm hearing that a lot of spouse would like this... it is a guy pleasing kinda of meal.
DeleteHi joining the link up once again. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAlways good to see you Eve thanks for coming by.
DeleteHi Diane,
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for hosting and sharing.I brought my Chicken Breast In A Barbecue Sauce. Its nice to be back here.Happy Sunday to all
It is great to have you back.
DeleteNoway! I had no idea you could make those in a skillet!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
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Pretty cool right, it's a one pan meal. Make sure the cast iron skillet is well seasoned.
DeleteI love your recipe for skillet taco pie and I bet it will be a big hit in my house. What a great idea. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!
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Kathy Shea Mormino
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You are very welcome thanks for coming by.
DeleteDiane, your taco pie looks heartwarming and delicious. Thanks so much for including your recipe at Rattlebridge's FF. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou too... I'm still thinking about your lovely blue tablecloth and that wonderful blueberry tart.
DeleteThank you so much for sharing your great recipe with Full Plate Thursday and have a wonderful week.
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