Get ready to revolutionize your dinner game with the most irresistible Mexican-inspired comfort food you'll ever taste! Imagine crispy, golden pastry pockets bursting with savory seasoned beef, hearty black beans, and melted cheese - all wrapped up in a convenient hand-held package that will make your taste buds dance with joy. These Taco Hand Pies are about to become your new obsession, promising a delicious twist on traditional tacos that's perfect for busy weeknights, game day gatherings, or when you simply want to impress your family and friends with a show-stopping meal.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups pie crust dough
- 1 cup cheese, shredded
- Sour cream for serving
- Lettuce for garnish
- Tomato for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat from the beef and return skillet to the stove.
- Add taco seasoning packet and drained black beans to the beef, stirring to combine thoroughly. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Remove beef and bean mixture from heat and let it cool slightly for 5-10 minutes.
- Roll out pie crust dough and cut into 6 equal circular pieces, approximately 6 inches in diameter.
- Place a portion of the beef and bean mixture in the center of each dough circle, leaving a border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef mixture.
- Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, crimping edges with a fork to seal completely.
- Transfer hand pies to the prepared baking sheet and cut small vents on top of each pie.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream.
Tips
- Keep your pie crust cold before rolling to ensure maximum flakiness and easier handling.
- Don't overfill the hand pies - leave enough space around the edges to create a proper seal.
- Use a fork to crimp the edges firmly, preventing the filling from leaking during baking.
- For extra golden crust, brush the tops with an egg wash before baking.
- Let the hand pies rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the filling to set and prevent burning your mouth.
- These hand pies can be prepared ahead of time and frozen unbaked - just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time when baking from frozen.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Mexican blend for added flavor complexity.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 423kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 50mg
