Delicious Ghost Taco Hand Pies That Will Haunt Your Taste Buds

Ghost Taco Hand Pies are charming treats that are quick to prepare and delight the whole family.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 14

Cooling Time 2

Total Time 40

Course Appetizers

Cuisine Mexican

Servings piles

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

skillet
baking sheets
cookie cutters
mixing bowl

Ingredients

For the Filling

1 pound lean ground beef or turkey/chicken
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 cup shredded carrot optional
1 cup chopped bell pepper or baby spinach optional

For the Crust

2 crusts pie crusts defrosted but unbaked

For the Topping

1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
1 egg egg for brushing

For Serving

1 cup salsa

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ghost Taco Hand Pies

Brown the meat in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned, then set aside.
Add taco seasoning, shredded carrot, and bell pepper or spinach to the cooked meat and mix. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out crusts to ⅛ inch thick and cut out ghost shapes.
Fill half of the ghost shapes with taco filling and shredded cheese.
Cover with remaining ghost shapes, seal edges with a fork after cutting out eyes/mouth.
Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 10-14 minutes until golden brown.
Cool briefly and serve warm with salsa.

Notes

These Ghost Taco Hand Pies are perfect for festive occasions and family dinners. Customize your fillings for added excitement!

Nutrition

Serving: 1hand pieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

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