Name: Taco Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 - 6
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls; 1 1/4 c. grated cheddar cheese (about 5 ounces), plus 2 tablespoons for topping; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 small onion, diced small; 1 tbsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1/2 c. sour cream, plus 2 tablespoons for topping; Hot sauce, to taste; 1/2 c. shredded romaine lettuce; 1 Roma tomato, diced

Step 1Preheat the oven to 350℉.

Step 2Unroll the crescent dough and press it into a 9-by-9-inch baking pan, pinching the perforated seams together. The dough will come up the sides of the pan slightly.

Step 3Sprinkle the dough with a 1/2 cup of the cheddar and bake until golden and the cheese is melted, 12 to 13 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, and coriander and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spices are very fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beef and raise the heat to medium-high. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sour cream, ¾ cup of the cheddar, and hot sauce to taste.

Step 5Remove the crust from the pan and place on a cutting board or serving platter. Top the crust with the meat mixture and garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons cheddar, the lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. Slice and serve with hot sauce, if desired.

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