Individual Taco Pot Pies

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Why This Recipe is a Winner!

• Portion-Perfect – Made in jumbo muffin tins, each pot pie is a perfectly portioned individual serving—great for meals, parties, or meal prep.
• Easy Shortcut with Puff Pastry – Using store-bought puff pastry dough keeps things quick, easy, and flaky without any fuss.
• Customizable Toppings – Fresh lettuce and bell peppers on top bring color, crunch, and freshness—plus, everyone can add their own twist with favorite taco toppings.
• Make-Ahead Friendly – You can prep the filling and assemble the pies in advance, then bake when ready—ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining.
• Kid & Family Friendly – Fun presentation and familiar taco ingredients make it a hit with kids and adults alike.

If you’re looking for a fun twist on taco night, these puff pastry taco pot pies are the answer.

These taco pot pies are everything you love about tacos, baked into cute, individual servings.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes
• 1 oz taco seasoning
• 2 – 10×10-inch sheets of puff pastry
• 1 cup shredded nacho cheese

Toppings

• shredded lettuce
• chopped red and green bell peppers
• shredded nacho cheese
• cilantro lime cream sauce / sour cream / ranch dressing
• any other favourite taco toppings

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

 Step by Step Instructions

 STEP 1: 

I dropped lean ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat.

I broke up the ground beef.

 STEP 2: 

I added some diced onions to the skillet.

I stirred well and continued cooking until the ground beef was fully browned.

 STEP 3: 

I added some chopped garlic to the skillet, stirred and continued cooking for about 2 minutes.

 STEP 4: 

I added a can of Rotel diced tomatoes and a packet of taco seasoning to the skillet.

I stirred well and continued cooking until all of the ground beef was coated in seasoning and no liquid remained in the skillet.

I removed the skillet from the heat and set it aside.

 STEP 5: 

I unrolled two sheets of store bought puff pastry dough onto a silicone mat.

I made the dough into a 20 x 13 inch rectangle by cutting and moving some dough to the long side and then rolling it out with a rolling pin.

 STEP 6: 

I sprayed a 6 cup jumbo muffin tin well with cooking spray.

I carefully laid the rectangle of puff pastry dough over the muffin tin and gently arranged the dough to fill in all the cups.

 STEP 7: 

I spooned the ground beef mixture into the pastry filled muffin cups.

I sprinkled shredded nacho cheese over the ground beef.

 STEP 8: 

I placed the muffin tin in the oven and baked the taco pot pies until the puff pastry was nicely browned.

 STEP 9: 

I removed the muffin tin from the oven and allowed the pot pies to rest in the muffin tin for 5 minutes.

 STEP 10: 

After 5 minutes I used a pizza cutter to cut the pastry between all of the pies.

 STEP 11: 

I lifted the taco pies out of the muffin tin.

I topped the pies with lettuce, green and red bell peppers, shredded cheese and a cilantro lime cream sauce.

Then the tasty taco pies were ready to serve!

These pot pies are great for game day snacks, weeknight dinners, or even brunch with a twist.

If you are looking for a fun and family friendly ground beef dinner recipe, then you need to try these Individual Taco Pot Pies!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make these taco pot pies ahead of time?

• Yes! You can prep the filling and assemble the pies ahead of time, then cover and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking.
• You may need to add a couple of extra minutes to the bake time if they’re going into the oven cold.

Can I freeze them?

• Absolutely. Once baked and cooled, you can freeze the pot pies in an airtight container or freezer bag.
• Reheat them in the oven at 350°F until warmed through and crispy again.

Can I use pie crust instead of puff pastry?

• Yes! While puff pastry gives a flakier, lighter texture, pie crust works great too—especially if that’s what you have on hand.

How do I keep the puff pastry from getting soggy?

• Make sure your filling isn’t too watery—be sure to cook it until no liquid remains in the skillet.
• Also, bake on a lower rack in the oven to ensure the bottoms crisp up nicely.

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