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Ghost Taco Hand Pies
Enjoy spooky and delicious hand pies filled with seasoned ground meat and cheese, perfect for a fun snack or party treat.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound lean ground beef or 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 pie crusts defrosted but unbaked
- 1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 egg egg for brushing
Salsa
Instructions
- Cook the ground meat with taco seasoning and optional vegetables until browned, then set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Roll out pie crusts and cut out ghost shapes; fill half with meat mixture, then top with cut-out eyes/mouth shapes and seal edges.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg, then bake for 10-14 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then serve with salsa or dip.
Notes
Use small round cutters for eyes and mouth to create fun faces on the ghost pies.