We dubbed this dish ‘wagon wheel pie’ because the topping resembled the spokes on a wheel.
Grandma's Secret Trick
The crunchy breadstick topping, our favorite part of Grandma's taco potpie, was always devoured right away. This usually left some of the beef filling in the pan for another meal. The next day, Grandma reheated the leftover filling and wrapped it in warm flour tortillas. She topped this second version of tacos with sour cream and black olives for a delicious lunch or snack.
Grandma fixed this hearty hash on brisk fall mornings before a day full of activities.
I still recall Grandpa adding charcoal to the grill and our anticipation of juicy steak.
The family loved Grandma’s wonderful enchiladas so much, she always doubled the recipe.
My mother said that when she was a child, Tuesday was ‘stuffed pepper day’ at her house.