INGREDIENTS

1. 1/2lblean ground beef
2. 1deep dish pie shell
3. 3tablespoonstaco seasoning(homemade, or I use Penzeys)
4. 1 (15 ounce)canrefried beans
5. 1 (8 ounce)jarsalsa(your favorite)
6. 8ounces shreddedcheese(Cheddar, Mexican blend, whatever)
7. 2cups crushedtortilla chips(approx.; flavor doesn’t matter)

8. Toppings

9. lettuce (optional)
10. diced tomatoes (optional)
11. slicedblack olives (optional)
12. sour cream (optional)
13. slicedjalapenos (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Bake the pie crust according to package directions.
2. Preheat oven to 350.
3. Brown ground beef and drain.
4. Add taco seasoning, following package directions.
5. Mix the beans and the salsa in a bowl.
6. Spread the bean mixture in the bottom of the baked pie crust.
7. Add half the ground beef.
8. Top with half the tortilla chips.
9. Top with half the cheese.
10. Repeat ingredient layering to make a second layer.
11. Bake at 350 for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted to your liking.
12. Cool for 10 minutes to allow pie to set.
13. Slice and top with whatever optional toppings you would like.