Description
Ghost Taco Hand Pies are a spooky twist on traditional tacos, perfect for Halloween or any fun gathering. These flaky pastries are filled with a delicious mixture of seasoned ground beef or turkey, veggies, and cheese, and are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef ground turkey
- or chicken
- 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).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef (or turkey/chicken) over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and optional veggies (shredded carrot and bell pepper or spinach). Cook for 3-5 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded Mexican cheese until melted and combined.
- Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface and cut into circles (about 4-6 inches in diameter).
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle, then fold over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with salsa for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite taco ingredients or make them vegetarian by using beans instead of meat. These hand pies can be frozen before baking for a quick meal later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Ghost Taco Hand Pies, Taco Hand Pies, Halloween Recipes, Savory Pies