Description
Delightful Ghost Taco Hand Pies are a spooky twist on classic taco flavors, perfect for Halloween or any fun gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ground turkey
- or chicken
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper or baby spinach (optional)
- 2 pie crusts defrosted but unbaked
- 1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 egg for brushing
- salsa for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning, shredded carrot, and chopped bell pepper or spinach to the skillet and mix well.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded Mexican cheese.
- Roll out one pie crust on a floured surface and cut out desired ghost shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place a spoonful of the filling on half of each shape, then fold and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with salsa for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling based on your preferences. Make them vegetarian by skipping the meat and adding more vegetables!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Ghost Taco Hand Pies, Taco Hand Pies, Halloween Recipes, Comfort Food, Baking