Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 1 lb 450 g ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet or 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup 120 ml water
- 1/2 cup 120 ml salsa (mild or medium)
- 1 cup 100 g shredded cheddar cheese
- For the batter magic layer:
- 1/2 cup 65 g all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 240 ml milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional toppings after baking:
- Sour cream
- Chopped lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced olives
- Green onions
Instructions
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Cook the filling
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
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Add garlic, taco seasoning, and water. Stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Mix in the salsa and remove from heat.
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Assemble the base
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Lightly grease a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish. Spread the meat mixture evenly across the bottom.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.
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Make the batter
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper until smooth and lump-free.
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Pour the batter evenly over the meat and cheese layers.
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Bake
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Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
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Rest & serve
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Let the pie rest for about 5–10 minutes before slicing. This helps it firm up.
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Serve warm with your favorite toppings like sour cream, lettuce, or tomatoes.
