Taco Pie

Ingredients

 * 1 lb ground beef
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
 * ¾ cup water
 * 1 (16 oz) can refried beans (I use fat-free)
 * 1 (8 oz) jar taco sauce, divided
 * 1 baked 9-inch pastry shell (I use all-ready pie crust, although you may use frozen crust or make your own)
 * 1 cup (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
 * 1 cup crushed corn chips (I use Fritos™)

Directions

 * 1) Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet until meat is browned, stirring to crumble meat.
 * 2) Drain. (I add onion after beef is cooked and drained to limit amount of fat absorbed by onion)
 * 3) Add taco seasoning mix and water, stirring well.
 * 4) Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 5) Combine refried beans and ⅓ cup taco sauce.
 * 6) Spoon half of bean mixture in bottom of pastry shell.
 * 7) Top with half of meat mixture, half of cheese and all of corn chips.
 * 8) Repeat layers with remaining bean mixture, meat mixture, and cheese.
 * 9) Bake at 400 °F for 20–30 minutes.
 * 10) Serve with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream (if desired) and remaining taco sauce.