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Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 (425 g) packageready-to-use refrigerated pie crusts (2 crust)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425F.
  2. Brown meat in large skilllet; drain.
  3. Stir in salsa; remove form heat,.
  4. Place 1 crust on baking sheet; top with meat mixture, spreading to within 1-inch of edge.
  5. Cover with cheese and remaining crust; seal edges with fork.
  6. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Cool 5 minutes before cutting into wedges to serve.
  8. SUBSTITUTE: Substitute Tex-Mex for Mozzarella shredded cheese.
  9. SPECIAL EXTRA: Top with 1 small chopped tomato and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro just before serving.
  10. Serve with a mixed green salad.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

159 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.3g 19% DV
Total Fat 10.9g 14% DV
Carbs 5.7g 2% DV
Fiber 0.2g 1% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 551.8mg 24% DV
Potassium 154.3mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 29mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 37.8mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 169.5mg 13% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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