Doritos Locos Taco Pie

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 0.5 cups onion
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt , divided
• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 0.13 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons pepper
• 0.5 cups water
• 1 pie crust deep dish
• 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend , divided
• 1 cup refried beans
• 1 can diced green chiles , 4 ounce
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce or taco sauce
• 2 cups doritos nacho cheese tortilla chips
• shredded lettuce

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add ground beef in one layer, crumbling slightly with a wooden spoon to spread it into the skillet. Cook, undisturbed, until browned, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir and continue cooking until beef is no longer pink. Season with remaining salt, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add water and cook for 2 minutes, scraping pan to release any browned bits. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. 4

   Spread beans over the bottom of the pie crust. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese evenly over the beans. Top with ground beef mixture, green chiles, hot sauce, and 3/4 cup cheese.

5. 5

   Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Uncover, top with remaining cheese and crushed chips and return to the oven, Bake until bubbly and cheese has melted and chips have very lightly browned, about 5 more minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving with toppings of choice and more hot sauce if desired.