Ghost Taco Hand Pies
Delightful Ghost Taco Hand Pies filled with seasoned ground beef and veggies, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper or baby spinach (optional)
- 2 pie crusts (defrosted but unbaked)
- 1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- Salsa (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the lean ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add taco seasoning and mix well, incorporating shredded carrots or bell peppers if using, and cook until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- Roll out pie crusts on a floured surface.
- Spoon a generous tablespoon of the beef mixture onto the center of each pie crust circle.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the beef mixture.
- Fold the crust over to create a half-moon shape and crimp the edges with a fork.
- Brush the top of each hand pie with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
These pies can be frozen unbaked and then baked directly from the freezer. Customize by adding veggies or using different meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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