I’ll tell you a little secret: Impossible Taco Pie isn’t actually impossible. Actually, it’s very simple. What is impossible, or appears to be impossible, is pouring a mishmash of ingredients into a pie dish all at once and still producing a unified, layered, sliceable, delicious dinner pie. That almost seems like sorcery! Delicious sorcery.

An “impossible” pie is typically made using a Bisquick batter that is poured over other ingredients and “impossibly” creates a crust in the oven. Some impossible pies are more pie-like (such as Impossible Coconut Rum Pie or Impossible Ham And Swiss Pie), but this one reminds me of a tamale pie.

Whatever you call it, there’s no disputing that it’s quite tasty.It consists of taco-seasoned ground beef, tangy salsa, a hint of cheesiness, and some comforting Bisquick magic to keep it all together. It’s great with sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa, but my family has eaten it plain.