Cheesy Taco Hand Pies: An Irresistible Family Treat!
Flaky, portable hand pies filled with all your favorite taco flavors – seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and zesty toppings, all wrapped in buttery pastry. Perfect for game day, parties, or on-the-go meals!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 hand pies 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup diced green chiles
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp taco sauce (optional)
- For Serving:
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Chopped lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brown ground beef in skillet over medium heat. Drain fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water, simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cheeses, green chiles, and cilantro. Let cool slightly.
- Unroll pie crusts and cut into 6-inch circles (about 4 per crust).
- Place 1/4 cup filling on one half of each circle, leaving border.
- Brush edges with egg wash, fold over, and crimp with fork to seal.
- Cut small vents in tops, brush with egg wash.
- Bake 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- For spicier version, add jalapeños to filling
- Can substitute ground turkey or chicken
- Make ahead: freeze unbaked pies, then bake from frozen (add 5 mins)
- Great dipped in queso or ranch dressing
- Leftovers reheat well in air fryer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/cheesy-taco-hand-pies/
