Ghost Taco Hand Pies
Ghost Taco Hand Pies are easy and delicious treats for home cooks, perfect for a spooky gathering.
Equipment
- Skillet
- baking sheets
- cookie cutters
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey, or chicken
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning homemade or store bought
- ¼ cup shredded carrot optional
- ¼ cup chopped bell pepper or baby spinach, optional
- 2 pcs pie crusts defrosted but unbaked
- ⅓ cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 pcs egg for brushing
- to taste salsa for dipping
Instructions
Preparation Instructions
- Set a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break into crumbles. Cook for 5-6 minutes after adding taco seasoning and optional vegetables. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out pie crusts on a floured surface and cut into ghost shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place half of the ghost shapes on the baking sheets. Add taco filling and cheese to each.
- Cut out eyes/mouth from remaining shapes, place over filled ghosts, and seal edges with a fork.
- Mix egg with water/milk to create an egg wash and brush over each pie.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving with salsa.
Notes
Yield may vary based on cookie cutter size. Store extras in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1hand pieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg
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