If you have never tried a taco pizza casserole before, you are in for a real treat. This Amish Taco Pizza Casserole is hearty, filling, and the ultimate Tex-Mex pizza dish. It is easy to prepare and will come together with minimal ingredients.
Try topping this casserole with chips, jalapenos, or fresh cilantro. This dish also goes well with fresh tomato salsa or guacamole. The opportunities are endless for the topping and side dishes you can pair this dish with.
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Amish Taco Pizza Casserole is a hearty and filling casserole recipe with a Tex-Mex flare. This Amish casserole has a pizza-like crust as the bottom layer is topped with beef, beans, vegetables, and a creamy cheesy topping. Serve this dish with fresh salsa or guacamole for added freshness and flavor. This dish is bound to be a hit amongst all ages and will quickly become part of your weekly recipe repertoire.
Author:
Esther Mast
Ingredients
2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. shortening or butter
3/4 c. milk
Filling
1 lb. beef
1 small onion (diced)
1/4 c. taco seasoning.
1 can (15 oz) drained and chopped up kidney beans
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 tomato (diced)
1 green pepper (diced)
1/2 c. sour cream
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or slices of cheddar)
For the dough, mix together flour baking powder, and salt. Then add milk and shortening or butter—form dough into a ball. Preheat oven to 350°
Roll out an even layer of dough on greased 9x13 casserole pan.
First, saute onions with beef with half of the taco seasoning. Set aside. Cook pepper and tomato until tender with taco seasoning. Combine both mixtures.
Add the beans and brown sugar. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add more taco seasoning to taste.
Transfer the mixture to greased 9x13 casserole pan.
Combine sour cream and mayonnaise. Spread the mixture across the beef making an even layer of cream. Top with a layer of cheese. If desired, top with more fresh diced tomato and pepper.
Bake at 350 for 25-35 until the cheese is fully melted.
Recipe Note
Serve this dish with a fresh garnish like cilantro, salsa, or guacamole.
For more of a tomato taste, add 1 cup of tomato sauce to the beef mixture.
Try swapping 1 cup of flour with corn flour for a more Mexican flavor.
Add taco chips on top or serve with chips on the side.
For a more spicy casserole, try adding fresh jalapenos as a topping with the cheese.
For a heartier dish, add a layer of cooked rice after the beef layer.
How to store Amish Taco Pizza Casserole?
Cover the casserole dish or transfer leftovers to an airtight storage container. Refrigerate for 3-5 days.
How to reheat Amish Taco Pizza Casserole?
Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350, on the stovetop, or in the microwave.
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