Crustless Taco Pie Recipe: Cheesy Mexican-Style Skillet Pie

Crustless Taco Pie is Joanie’s newest crustless quiche-style recipe. Though we call it a pie, it has all the bold flavors of a taco — seasoned ground beef, salsa, Mexican cheeses, and fresh toppings — baked together in an egg-and-cream custard. Because it’s crustless, it’s lower in carbs but high in flavor, making an easy Mexican dinner or a hearty breakfast. It’s family-friendly and reheats well for lunches; you might even decide it’s “better than classic tacos!”

Tacos are a cornerstone of Southwestern cuisine — found on street corners, at food trucks, and on family tables. We love adapting taco flavors into other dishes; this crustless taco pie is one of those adaptations. If you enjoy our taco-inspired recipes, check out some of our favorites highlighted below.

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Ingredients

This pie mirrors a classic taco: seasoned ground beef, Rotel-style tomatoes or salsa, shredded Mexican cheese, and green onions. Joanie uses a homemade taco seasoning for the best flavor; store any extra seasoning in a jar for future use. The recipe below includes the seasoning measurements as well as the components for the pie. Popular cold toppings include avocado, diced tomatoes, extra onions, and a dollop of sour cream — add them after baking for freshness.

The only difference from tacos is the assembly and baking: ground beef mixed with egg and heavy cream forms a custard that holds everything together. Use a 9″ or 10″ pie dish for best results. Grease it well so the pie releases easily after baking.

Preparation Tips

A few simple tips make this pie turn out perfectly: brown the ground beef and drain the fat so the pie isn’t greasy. Whisk the eggs and heavy cream until smooth, then stir in green onions, tomatoes with chiles (or salsa), and one cup of cheese. Combine the prepared meat with the egg mixture, pour into the pie pan, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and bake. Allow the pie to rest 5–10 minutes after baking so it sets and slices cleanly.

While the pie bakes, prepare your toppings so everyone can customize their slice: sour cream, avocado chunks, diced tomatoes, extra onions, or cilantro are all excellent finishes. Let the pie sit briefly before serving so slices hold together.

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