These cute little taco hand pies taste like a beef and bean cheesy burrito, but with a tender, flaky crust that melts in your mouth! They are fantastic whether you bake and take on the go, serve as an appetizer at your next party or eat for dinner on Taco Tuesday!
Taco Hand Pies
This week on Sunday Supper we’re sharing some amazing pie recipes. Who doesn’t love pie?? Not I!
Pies can be sweet or savory, little or big, hot or cold…basically there is something for everyone no matter your taste preference.
I love that you can have pie for dinner and for dessert! I don’t think very many dishes do “double duty” like that.
The filling for these taco hand pies is a simple beef and bean concoction that tastes like those cheesy bean burritos everyone loves.
Considering nearly every other recipe I post contains cheese in some way, shape or form, I’m beginning to think I have an obsession…
You may ask, “why taco hand pies? Why not stuff it in a tortilla and call it a day?” Well, let me tell you about my grandma’s amazing fried tacos.
To eat one hot and crispy straight from the frying pan is an out of this world experience. The few who have been privilege to these phenomena can attest that the crispy, flaky shell is what makes them superior to any other taco.
These pies remind me exactly of her tacos without all the grease!
These pies hold up well on the go, and I’ve even eaten them cold with tasty results! *You can use a packet of premade taco seasoning and omit all the seasonings listed.
Taco Hand Pies
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
I used a 3 1/2 inch round cookie cutter and about 2 tablespoons of filling.
You may have filling leftover. Roll up in a tortilla, serve over rice or leave another idea in the comments!
#SundaySupper Pies, both Sweet & Savory!
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Mealtime Pie
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- Irish Shepherd’s Pie from The Freshman Cook
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- Mini Swiss Quiches from Family Around The Table
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- Weeknight Chicken Pot Pie from Books n’ Cooks
- Plus: Baked Puerto Rican Meat Pies and More Pie Recipes from Sunday Supper Movement
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Tricia says
Have you ever frozen these?
Rebekah says
We have! My husband rewarms his in the microwave and thinks they’re just fine. Personally I pop them back in the oven about 10 minutes for a crisper crust. 🙂
Dulze says
Ok so I tried the recipe and he filling was a little dry and not at all like the picture, should o add more cheese? It was easy for sure.
Rebekah says
Could be that the beans were a little dry. I mash my own so I can control the liquid. It never hurts to add more cheese either!! 🙂
Prairie Gal Cookin says
Your pictures are just amazing.. This looks so good!!
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Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba) says
ADORE this idea!
Tara says
Yum! These look amazing! I especially love that first photo.
Sue Lau says
I think my daughter would love these. I’ll pass the link to her next time we chat.
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
Great idea to use the can to make your circles! I usually grab a glass. These hand pies would definitely be a hit in my house!
Rebekah says
Thanks! I always use a glass for biscuits too. More convenient than remembering to buy actual cutters lol.
Prairie Gal Cookin says
These look AMAZING!! And your pictures are beautiful.. Thanks for sharing!
I just wanted to drop a note and invite you to come join us at Sunday’s Simple Homemaker Link-Up. Would really love to have you link-up! http://www.prairiegalcookin.com/sundays-simple-homemaker-1st-weekly-link-up
Rebekah says
Thank you! Popping over now to join the party!
Liz says
Besides looking scrumptious, I love the sound of all these amazing taco ingredients inside a pastry crust!
Chiropractor Seattle says
so AWESOME!
Sara says
I’m ready for hand-held Taco Tuesdays! These looks great!
The Ninja Baker says
Brilliant idea! You’re right your taco hand pies are perfect for parties…Delicious and Auber-cute!…Love that they are baked, too….Although I admit I’d love to try your grandma’s fried version also =)
Hezzi-D says
Great idea to eat a taco in a hand pie.
Peter @ Feed Your Soul Too says
I totally dig this recipe. I love taking Mexican recipes or ingredients and fusing them with something else. On my to do list.
Kaitie says
Wow this looks amazing! I love the hand pies and tacos…. drooling!
Laura Dembowski says
A big YES to all that yummy, cheesy goodness!
Bobbi @ Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
Ooohhhh yes, yes, YES!! You combined two of my fave things, tacos and pie, into a tasty little portable treat! Perfect!!!
Felesha says
Oh how I love Tex Mex recipes! This one’s on my list! Yummy!!
David @ Cooking Chat says
great idea! Pinning to my “recipes to try” board.
Cynthia @ Whole Food | Real Families says
These look terrific! My kids would go nuts! 🙂