Love & Best Dishes: Taco Pie Recipe 

I've made something similar & it was delicious! My method with the tortillas, whether corn or flour, is always to toast them up on a comal or frying pan to brown them a bit, with a little oil or butter, so they don't turn to mush & it takes away the raw flavor & texture. In my opinion tortillas are always meant to be prepped that way rather than eaten straight outta the package.

I have been a Paula fan for many years. Lately she has been inviting her grandsons into the kitchen. That makes me love her even more. Not only is her love for Jack, John, etc. obvious - her patience and willingness to teach her boys is absolutely wonderful.

Miss Paula, I think this is the first dish I haven't seen you cut into and plate or taste test for us!! It's just not the same when you aren't telling us how good it is. I'm kinda missing that! Have a wonderful day, Y'all. ❤

The one thing I do like about Jamie's recipes, is that they are so few ingredients, and it's usually something I have around the house. I also like Bobby's recipes a lot because I like the healthy recipes.

Being a Mexican food eating Texan, I can assure you the corn tortillas would make that recipe taste better 👍

Funny little story, at any family gathering I always make the 7 layer dip. I usually put a packet of taco seasoning in the refried beans to add flavor. One of my sons was is the kitchen with me while I was preparing this dip for our Thanksgiving snacks.... we’ll long story short, I ended up putting a packet of turkey gravy mix in the beans instead of taco seasoning. Everyone still ate the dip and my oldest son and I still laugh about that at all of our family gatherings even though it’s been 15 years since it happened. Love you, Paula and all the joy that you bring to my life and all the others too‼️❤️

We used to make a similar dish with 1 lb ground beef cooked, add in a can of chili beans, add 4 oz can tomato sauce and 4 oz water with a packet of your favorite taco seasoning. Layer torn (enough to cover pan) corn tortillas in a greased 9 x 13” pan top with half the beef mixture top with 1/2 cup cheese and repeat layers once more. And you can add a jar of Tostitos cheese queso sauce to the beef mixture and add other seasonings of your preference. Sooo good bake 325 to 350 degrees 25 to 35 minutes, or till heated through

Comment here if you want her to plate and take bite food end show..

In the mid 80’s my mom’s special dish was taco pie. This was baked in a pie plate and the crust was crescent rolls pressed in the dish to look like a pie crust. Then topped with a layer of crushed tortilla chips (or Doritos) and then add the cooked and drained meat mixture of ground beef with taco season packet and sliced black olives with canned and drained diced green chilies (now we use rotel, drained). Next is a heavy layer of sour cream. Next layer is a lot of cheddar cheese ( freshly grated from the block). And topped with crushed tortilla chips (or Doritos). We usually make two pies. Bake both at 375 for 20 mins. Topped with finely sliced green onions and diced tomatoes. This was always a special treat as a kid. Two pies lasted several days and we ate it with a side of refried beans and Spanish rice.

I appreciate the “flaws and all” style of these videos. Can’t help but love the realness, it’s so rewarding. Thank you for keeping us entertained (and fed) during this pandemic.

Back from the store, ready, set, cook. I know this will be a hit tonight. Thank you!

Hello Miss Paula I am from Texas. I love what you are doing! Ever single one of your cooking episodes come straight from the heart. Keep it up please. God bless you.

Good morning Mrs. Paula Deen have a blessed and prosperous day.

Hope everyone is headed to the store like me to make this tonight 😋

I’m definitely making this. I’ve been watching all the videos and I love how Jaime’s recipes are kid friendly, easy to make and budget friendly.

I love that you cook this and show us all the steps. I have been able to cook and the food tastes good. At 60 that is pretty much a first.

I just made this and the flour tortillas give this dish so much substance! The beans add an extra layer of texture that is so, so good! I see why the kids enjoy this so much. I did add some diced tomatoes in my meat mixture. Yummy!

I have been making something like this for over 20 years, and it is extremely popular with anyone who has tried it! Plus you can cut leftovers in squares and freeze the squares until ready to eat another day...They thaw easy and taste just as good as the day you make it! I call it "Taco Bake" and here it is... for anyone interested: (Would Love to see Paula try it!) This will take it to a Whole "Nother" Level... - Brown 2 Lbs. Ground Chuck Beef with chopped sweet onions, S & P to taste, (Tajin Lime Mexican Seasoning is really, REALLY (reiterated) good to add as well, I use it on a lot of things, even roasted chicken and vegies). Drain, then put back in skillet and add taco seasoning and 1 can of Rotel diced tomatoes and set aside. - Heat (on Med temp.) 2 large cans of Black Beans (Drained, but reserve 1/2 cup of liquid on side) in saucepan with 2+Tbsp. of Unsalted Butter (this gives the beans a very yummy unique flavor) Tajin seasoning and add 3-6 Tbsp. of reserved liquid. Once heated, smash beans and add more liquid by the spoonful, if needed. Once it is a thick; but smooth like butter consistency, turn off heat and set aside. - In a separate bowl mix 1-2 large can Red Refried Beans with 1 can Rotel diced Tomatoes, set aside. - Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese ( I mix sometimes White and Regular) - Large Flour Tortillas In a 13 x 9 casserole start Layers with Flour Tortillas covering the bottom, then spread with Red Beans, next add 1/2 Beef mixture and then Cheese layer...as much as you like. Next REPEAT ending with Cheese ( Flour Tortilla, Black Beans this time, other half of Meat and Cheese and then 10 min. before done, I take out and add more cheese so it is runny and smooth just like Paula described but with another layer underneath of baked cheese). - Bake uncovered at 350 for 45 min to 1 hour. You will know its ready when bubbly and Cheese is Golden. (Remember to take out and cover with another layer of cheese 10 min. before done) Once Done, take out and let cool for 20 min. - Top like a Taco with all your favorite toppings and REMEMBER you can FREEZE the leftovers for a rainy night! I sometimes just use raw onion, sour cream and Taco Bell Sauce from the bottled version at Walmart. Other times I top with the whole works even Guacamole! Hope someone will try this and I promise you wont regret it! The layer of Black beans gives it a tangy, savory, mouth watering Experience with every bite!

I would top with some, chopped lettuce, sour cream, salsa and cilantro with some chopped black olives.

Just a suggestion to cut and serve this. I would like to see how it slices. Thank you Paula and Jamie! (I'll figure out how to cut it tonight when I make this for our supper!)

Love you, Paula! Love watching you cook Jamie’s recipe! Bless you and your family! 💙

This looked and sounded so good. I don’t have the ground beef, but I got my cans of chili with and without beans. (My lockdown pandemic can foods). I’m gonna use that with black olives and cheese. It’s not gonna be as good, but it won’t be bad either. Best of all it’s not expensive to make! I love Paula Dean. Just hearing her voice makes me smile!

My late mother used to love to watch your show and now every time I see you on RU-vid I have to watch a show tacos are one of my favorite so I'm going to have to try best taco dish you're making love watching you you have the best dishes and I wish you all the best

Needed to be cut and shown how it looks served, so folks can see ..............

Looks wonderful! But please cut into it and show us how it looks/cuts/tastes! Everyone wants to see the end result!

Made this recipe tonight while we were camping! It was delicious and we had plenty of leftovers for tomorrow night’s meal! It was quick, easy, very tasty and oh so filling! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

I finally got here was a later time than usual. Can't miss my daily of Ms Paula Deen. She makes my DAY. 🤗😊👍💕

Oh my -looks yum yum -but beloved -where are the onions? 😢

OMG I will be making this for my grands, they will love and I will too! Yummy! Thanks Jamie Deen! 😋😋😋

This looks amazing! Since I am not a huge fan of tortillas, I think I am going to use a regular, prepared pie crust...YUMMY!

We love all Mexican food, I'm going to make this!

Oh does that look good!😋 I agree Paula- gooey cheese on top! Yum! Thank you & Jamie for sharing it with us! Love ya!😘😊

Yum!! Tip: To save walking back and forth, there are really inexpensive burners, gas or induction, that you can use right on top of the counter and stay talking to the camera and Eddie can see what you're doing in the pan. We use one for recording and love it.

Mexican lasagna would be Pastel Azteca using corn tortillas. Theres also enchiladas huevonas, lazy bake enchiladas either red or green. This is more of a lazy burrito. More like chicano or texmex cooking. As long as it's delicious!! Ty Mrs. PAULA!!

Almost like the 7 layer dip thanks for sharing Jamie recipe love & best dishes Paula Deen take care stay safe enjoy your day 👩‍🍳💖💜

This is one of those "must try" recipes for the next time my adult children and their familes come for dinner here. I do like the suggestion of having sour cream, chopped tomatoes and cut-up avocado on the side for garnish and extra flavor. Thanks as always, Paula and Jamie!

I make something very similar, except you flatten out a pack of crescent rolls and put everything inside, wrap it up and bake it. Delish!

You should of folded those side tortillas over and put a cast iron skillet over and then baked! It would given you a nice golden sealed envelopment all around . and then take it out after baking and flip it and cheese it and throw it back into the oven without the weight of the skillet until hot and melty. Just sayin' lol

Wow that looks soooo good! And you did the cheese just like they do it in the cantina! Soft and luscious over the top. Some fresh crispy lettuce and sour cream and hot sauce exactly how I like it to order, would be just FINE!!

Looks so yummy, but I would have to make it without the refried beans because my son hates them🙄 Miss you Paula, glad you're here with us on RU-vid.

Thank you Paula I love hearing your voice it’s so soothing....

I can't wait to make this and have sides to add on top when done! Thank you Paula for sharing Jamie's recipe!!!

Yummy, that looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing! Much love from Virginia!

It never fails we always touch our face when we are cooking . I usually have flour all over my face when I'm cooking 😁

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE, THE TACO PIE LOOKS SO GOOD. IM GOING TO TRY TO MAKE IT THIS WEEKEND. THANKS

Corn tortillas would be better-the tortillas won’t become gummy like the flour kind. ❤️

What a great recipe! I just recently purchased Jamie's cookbook. Can't wait to try some of the recipes he recently did on your channel. Thanks to both of you!

Just came home from Gatlinburg... we stayed on the island and your restaurants was our first stop!!!

I have not seen Jamie's cook book thank you for showing me love you all

Made my list, getting this stuff for Friday night's dinner!!!

thank Jamie for a good recipe. I will make mine with corn tortillas. maybe make an extra layer of them. lol I am not real big on flour tortillas.. except for fajitas. love best dishes xoxo

I'd cover it with fritos and cheese at the end

Good Morning Y'all....man this dish sounds so amazing. I love anything taco. Hope everyone is having a wonderful morning. I just love mexican food 😁. Thank you Jamie... for this recipe. Guys I hope you day is filled with joy and happiness love you all. Paula, Eddie Teresa have a wonderful day 🤗♥️

I just made the Blondie recipe Paula made the other day. It was out of this world good. This really sounds like something I'm going love. Can't wait to try it too.

that looks so good. i would add paprika,garlic&onion powder to the beef and crisp that cheese on top. yummy!

Yum! Paula, I have a family member who makes a ground beef lasagna but without pasta sauce and using shredded American cheese. She layers the ground beef then lasagna noodles then American just like a regular lasagna and it’s so good. I guess it’s sort of like a cheeseburger lasagna! The one you made is a great idea if you like Mexican food 👍 Looks delish!

The dish looks great. Love refried beans. And mine doesn't come out right homemade. Thank goodness for Old El Peso. Meat releases a lot of water upon cooking. I bet most of that wasn't fat. I usually skim the liquid after it cools and dump it back into the meat.

I see where she was a bit confused with that last layer she was trying to figure out. In his recipe she said, it says to repeat layer. There's where she needed to add another layer of the tortillas, then add in the other layers of the meat and so on. That's why it called for 8 tortillas, and she thought it wouldn't need that many.. It still looks so yummy though!! 😋 Thank you for sharing your son's recipe with us!! 🙂🙃 I've liked and subscribed to your channel!!.

Thank you Paula. Looks delicious!🌮

I'm going to buy Jamie's cookbook for my son. He enjoys tacos and that taco pie would be great for him to make for the kids after a long day at work.

Mmmm, looks filling! Definitely serve with sour cream, salsa and guacamole!!! Do not forget the guacamole!!! Miss Paula, I think you didn’t cut into it and taste test because you’re serving it for dinner! Lol 😂 🤣😜 Love ya! 🥰 Have a wonderful day, y’all. 😘❤️👍👍😆😍

Enjoyed. Looks delicious! I love crusty browned baked cheese on food myself. Great recipe.

So funny, Paula is out of her element using someone else’s recipe...even her sons. She’s like my way or the highway. Bahahahhahaha! 🤣

Wow, this looks so good. I love Mexican food and this fits the bill. I’ll be adding this to my rotation! ⚡️💖⚡️

Want to make this one tonight! Hope I have all the ingredients 💕

That taco pie looks delicious! I totally agree with ya Mrs. Paula I like my cheese nice and soft and stretchy too! Have a blessed day.

Jamie has a winner from me on this receipe I love ❤️ 🌮 I gotta make this thanks Jamie 👌👌🌮🌮

I love quick and easy!

Yummy!! haven't had that in forever! BTW Mrs. Paula Deen, Can you do a video all about your wooden spoons? And what each one is used for? I am collecting wooden spoons from a local woodworker :)

My Grandsons will love this recipe 😋

Nice to know that Paula does what we all do and make the recipe as she sees fit!😀

We love taco anything. Going to try this.

this looks like dinner tonight....quick and easy 😊💙

Forget the kids liking it LOL ! It looks very yummy 😋😁. God bless all you and have a wonderful day.......💞😊

I've never made a traditional lasagna before, but I DEFINITELY am looking forward to making this delicious "Mexican lasagna". Thank you, Jaime for an excellent recipe!👏👍👍

Talk about a good warm dish for a cold winter day. Yes we love Mexican food, or Tex-Mex as it's referred to down in Texas. The cheesier the better! And guacamole too. Nice job with Jamie's recipe. I think I would prefer it with corn tortillas, especially layering them like that. But we all have our own preference. Of course I just finished my coffee (as I do every morning when I come here) and was thinking about something for breakfast. Hmm 🤔, maybe huevos rancheros or migas. Have a great day!

Paula Deen I love you..you are the cutest, sweetest gal on earth! God bless you always!

I watch your recipes all the time. Boy did you make me laugh through this one! Lol

That looks so good !! I love tacos. I'll definitely make this recipe. I bet it would be good with some of that white cheese sauce with or without the jalapenos... mixed in with the refried beans too. Then add some sour cream , lettuce, and tomatoes on top. Oh Lordy.... now I am hungry. HAHAHA....!! 😂 I love you Miss Paula!! ❤😘❤ Thank you for sharing Jamie's recipe.

Yes please plate it and taste test it always finishes it the best!

1 pound ground beef ½ cup red enchilada sauce ½ teaspoons Kosher salt ½ teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoons ground chipotle chile pepper ½ teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoons ground black pepper 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas 2 cups shredded cheddar-jack cheese, divided pico de gallo, for serving sour cream, for serving avocado, for serving radishes, for serving fresh cilantro, for serving

Good morning. Love you, love this recipe (think I’m going to make a crust of crushed blue corn chips). The REAL question for you: your sweater. Color, style and location to buy. It’s EXACTY what I’ve been looking for. I know it’s a sidebar, but please share. Please, please, pretty please. Thanks so much. x Wendy

I wish I lived next door to you, you seem like the sweetest and fun person.

Hey y'all! Do you just say about taco pie from the south?! Are you serious about this recipe?! I like it! Thanks again, Paula!

This looks so lovely.it seems nice and easy as well

This looks so good! Thank you for sharing the recipe with us Miss Paula and thanks to your handsome son Jamie, too. ❤

This sounds great! Love this sweater, Paula. You look so pretty in it.

You know that looks Tex-Mex right there! Looks so good!

So thrilled I just got his new cookbook! I want to cook a new dish every night!😉👍🏻😁💕🙏🙏

Yummy😋I prefer flour tortillas over corn too!I will definitely try👍🏻

I love this recipe. It will be great with kids. Miss Paula did you know that an avacado is a fruit. They say this because of the seed.

What? No slicing of the taco pie?? I sure wanted to see y’all eating that !! 😫😂🥰.

Did she say why they aren't filming in her pretty kitchen anymore?? I loved that and hearing her birds chirp seeing her dogs running around and the phone ringing. It was so homey 🏠😢

What? You didn't take a taste test bite! I can't wait to try this recipe. Thank you & God bless 🌈🙏🌈

I always laugh with Paula’s videos... thank goodness for Teressa and Eddie!

I’m pickin up what you’re puttin down XD LOVE YOU PAULA!

Thank you 💕 that is a great idea!

Good to see this recipe made the "Paula DEAN'S LIST!" LOVE IT !!!

I make your Taco Soup all the time. I recommend you make that on here sometime. It’s so good!!!!!

god i love her so much, her and my foster grandmom are both capricorns and so silly i just love them