Description
These Ghost Mini Taco Pies are a fun and festive twist on traditional tacos, perfect for Halloween or themed parties. Made with seasoned ground beef nestled in a crescent roll crust, topped with cheddar cheese, and garnished with fresh veggies and sour cream ghosts, they are as delicious as they are adorable.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings & Garnish
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 8 miniature candy eyes (for ghosts)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature before baking the taco pies.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain off excess fat to keep the pies from becoming greasy.
- Season the Beef: Add the taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water to the skillet with the beef. Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles for your mini pie crusts.
- Form Pie Crusts: Grease a muffin tin and press each crescent dough triangle into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup, forming small pie crusts.
- Fill the Pies: Spoon a generous portion of the seasoned beef mixture into each dough-lined muffin cup, filling them adequately but leaving room for toppings.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the beef in each mini pie to add a melty, gooey layer.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crescent dough turns golden brown and is fully cooked through.
- Cool and Remove: After baking, allow the mini taco pies to cool slightly to set, then carefully remove each from the muffin tin to avoid breaking.
- Garnish with Vegetables: Top each mini pie with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and green onions for fresh, crunchy texture and flavor.
- Create the Ghost Effect: Add a dollop of sour cream onto each taco pie, forming a ghost shape to add a fun Halloween touch.
- Add Candy Eyes: Place two miniature candy eyes on each sour cream ghost to complete the spooky and adorable appearance.
Notes
- Be sure to drain excess fat from the cooked ground beef to avoid soggy crusts.
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- The crescent roll dough acts as a quick pie crust, but using refrigerated biscuit dough can be a tasty alternative.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use a hot taco seasoning packet.
- The candy eyes can be found in baking supply stores or online, and can be omitted if preferred.
- These mini pies are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven or microwave for leftovers.
