Nacho Doritos Taco Pie
Nacho Doritos Taco Pie layers spiced ground beef, creamy refried beans, and gooey cheese beneath a crunchy blanket of crushed chips for a bold, fun take on taco night. Each bite balances smoky chili and cumin with cool toppings like lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. It’s perfect for casual dinners, game days, or a shareable weekend treat.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Nacho Doritos Taco Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add ground beef in a single layer, crumbling it slightly with a wooden spoon to spread it in the skillet. Cook without stirring until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Season with the remaining salt, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute. Add water and cook for 2 minutes, scraping the pan to release any browned bits. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 4
Spread beans over the bottom of the pie crust. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese evenly over the beans. Top with the ground beef mixture, green chiles, hot sauce, and 3/4 cup cheese.
- 5
Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and the crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- 6
Uncover, top with the remaining cheese and crushed chips, and return to the oven. Bake until bubbly, the cheese has melted, and the chips are very lightly browned, about 5 more minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving with toppings of choice and more hot sauce if desired.
- Calories 696.92 kcal High 35%
- Protein 30.88 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 56.59 g 21%
- Total Fat 40.76 g High 52%
- Saturated Fat 14.9 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.33 mg High 27%
- Sodium 1037.06 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 4.7 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 3.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.84 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 264.19 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 4.21 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 434.21 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 75.15 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 4.05 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Nacho Doritos Taco Pie is made with 18 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Cheese Tortilla Chips, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 696.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Nacho Doritos Taco Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Cheese Tortilla Chips, Chili Powder, Diced Green Chiles. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Nacho Doritos Taco Pie?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 696.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Nacho Doritos Taco Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Nacho Doritos Taco Pie healthy?
- Nacho Doritos Taco Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 696.92 calories and 30.88 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1037.06 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.9 g (75% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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