TACO PIE
Moe's Southwestern Grill Copycat Recipe
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups leftover ground beef , seasoned and cooked
1 cup pinto bean hummus
1 cup pico de gallo, or spicy salsa
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
grape tomatoes, halved
Optional garnishes for serving:
chopped olives
scallions
parsley or cilantro
sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
guacamole
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Grease/Spray a 9 or 10 inch pie plate. Stir together the crushed tortilla chips, taco seasoning, and melted butter. Spread mixture onto the bottom and sides of the pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes; set aside.
Spread fillings on top of the crust in the following order: ground beef, pinto bean hummus, pinto bean hummus, grated cheddar cheese, and tomatoes. Bake 20 minutes. Switch oven to broil and cook for 5 minutes to brown. Watch carefully so the cheese only browns, not burns. Let the pie to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Top, or serve, with preferred garnishes.