Description
These Ghost Taco Hand Pies are a spooky yet delicious treat, perfect for Halloween or any taco lover’s gathering. Stuffed with seasoned meat, veggies, and cheese, wrapped in a flaky crust, they 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 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, shredded carrot, and chopped bell pepper or spinach. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Roll out the pie crusts and cut them into circles.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture on one half of each circle, then sprinkle with cheese.
- Fold the dough over and crimp the edges to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving with salsa for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite taco ingredients. Serve warm for the best flavor!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Ghost Taco Hand Pies, Taco Hand Pies, Halloween Recipes, savory pies, easy snacks